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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Derived from plants of the genus Boswellia.

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  • Several Indian studies report that, based on animal studies, compounds derived from boswellia, called boswellic acids, can reduce signs of inflammation in the knee joint.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Several Indian studies report that, based on animal studies, compounds derived from boswellia, called boswellic acids, can reduce signs of inflammation in the knee joint.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Several Indian studies report that, based on animal studies, compounds derived from boswellia, called boswellic acids, can reduce signs of inflammation in the knee joint.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Several Indian studies report that, based on animal studies, compounds derived from boswellia, called boswellic acids, can reduce signs of inflammation in the knee joint.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Maybe the answer comes from the ingredient-by-ingredient analysis: Rexall submitted evidence that the other boswellic acids in the Perrigo products could be expected to diminish the anti-inflammatory effects of the AKBA.

    Out of joint: duelling supplements denied summary judgment Rebecca Tushnet 2009

  • The studies suggest that Boswellia has anti-inflammatory effects; there are at least 6 boswellic acids, including AKBA, which the research suggests is the most active.

    Out of joint: duelling supplements denied summary judgment Rebecca Tushnet 2009

  • The studies suggest that Boswellia has anti-inflammatory effects; there are at least 6 boswellic acids, including AKBA, which the research suggests is the most active.

    Archive 2009-09-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009

  • Typical Boswellia extracts have 2-3% AKBA, but 5-LOXIN has no less than 30%, and reduced or nonexistent amounts of the other boswellic acids.

    Out of joint: duelling supplements denied summary judgment Rebecca Tushnet 2009

  • Typical Boswellia extracts have 2-3% AKBA, but 5-LOXIN has no less than 30%, and reduced or nonexistent amounts of the other boswellic acids.

    Archive 2009-09-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009

  • Maybe the answer comes from the ingredient-by-ingredient analysis: Rexall submitted evidence that the other boswellic acids in the Perrigo products could be expected to diminish the anti-inflammatory effects of the AKBA.

    Archive 2009-09-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009

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