Boswellia serrata is a tree found in the dry forests in some parts of India. Clinical trials prove that this fragrant, transparent and brownish yellow oleo-gum-resin has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Boswellia serrata extract is prepared by alcoholic extraction process of the oleo-gum-resin. The main ingredient of the extract is Boswellic acids which is responsible for the Pharmaceutical properties. It is also found to be anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, analgesic and sedative. Boswellia serrata is mainly used in rheumatic disorders, to improve appetite. Boswellic acids present in Boswellia serrata extract inhibits leukotriene synthesis by interacting directly with 5 – lipoxygenases or blocking its translocation.