Boswellia Serrata

Boswellia Serrata

Swanson4.8 (1,247 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) · 120 servings
Goals
$23.09 $0.19 per serving

Product analysis

62 out of 100

Boswellia Serrata may help with joint comfort, though the benefits depend on the particular preparation. Its resin and extract combination cannot be assumed to match the specific preparations linked to favourable joint findings.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality40

The boswellia preparation is described, but its relative quality remains uncertain. Different quantity declarations cannot be combined into a reliable total.

Ingredient Transparency100

The amount, preparation and composition are disclosed. That helps compare products, although it does not identify an exact match to specific tested preparations.

Value For Money40

Value for money remains uncertain. There is no usable boswellia price comparison to support a stronger conclusion.

Customer Satisfaction84

Customer ratings are consistently positive across a large number of reviews. The feedback describes satisfaction without establishing joint benefits.

Product Focus62

The single-herb formula focuses on joint comfort and inflammation-related effects. Its preparation cannot be assumed to deliver the same benefits as particular boswellia extracts.

Format
Capsule
Container
120 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.19
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,247 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
A+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boswellia · 200 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 19 studies
Joint Health
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boswellia · 200 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Boswellia serrata
300 mg 36
Boswellin Boswellia serrata extract (Boswellic Acid, Total Organic Acids)
200 mg 36
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Boswellia · 300 mg OverallScore36
F Composition And Label DisclosureC Composition And Label Disclosure
The serving lists 300 mg of Boswellia serrata and 200 mg of its extract. The extract states 20% boswellic acids; the other source has no percentage stated. A boswellia-specific value conclusion is unavailable.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure12

The extract states 20% boswellic acids; the other source has no percentage stated.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The extract states 20% boswellic acids; the other source has no percentage stated.

Composition and Label Disclosure60

The serving lists 300 mg of Boswellia serrata and 200 mg of its extract.
Boswellia Amount and Marker Disclosure
The serving lists 300 mg of Boswellia serrata and 200 mg of its extract.

Commercial Price and Usability

A boswellia-specific value conclusion is unavailable.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Clinical Benefits of Boswellia Serrata (BOSMAX®) in Early Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study.
    Jayaram M; Kim J; Baek KS; Jung H; Kim J; M K P; T S C; H B S; Ramaiah V; S P · Journal of medicinal food · 2025
    Randomized trial150 participantsInflammation forBoswellia
  2. A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel Boswellia serrata extract in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Majeed M; Majeed S; Narayanan NK; Nagabhushanam K · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2019
    Randomized trial48 participantsInflammation forBoswellia
  3. Boswellic Acids Improve Clinical Cognitive Scores and Reduce Systemic Inflammation in Patients with Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease.
    Karima S; Aghamollaii V; Mahmoodi Baram S; Balenci L; Lanctôt KL; Kiss A; Tafakhori A; Mahdavi M; Rajaei S; Shateri S; Yarhoseini A; Mokhtari F; Fotouhi A; Riazi A · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2023
    Randomized trial85 participantsInflammation forBoswellia
  4. A Standardized Boswellia serrata Extract Improves Knee Joint Function and Cartilage Morphology in Human Volunteers with Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis in a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Kumar B; Ghaytidak AB; Pandey AK; Somepalli RR; Sarda P; Raychaudhuri SP; Rokkam MP · Journal of the American Nutrition Association · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsInflammation Joint Health forBoswellia
  5. A standardized Boswellia serrata extract shows improvements in knee osteoarthritis within five days-a double-blind, randomized, three-arm, parallel-group, multi-center, placebo-controlled trial.
    Majeed A; Majeed S; Satish G; Manjunatha R; Rabbani SN; Patil NVP; Mundkur L · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024
    Randomized trial105 participantsInflammation Joint Health forBoswellia
  6. Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis.
    Cameron M; Chrubasik S · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015
    Meta-analysis5,980 participants49 studies pooledJoint Health forBoswellia
  7. Efficacy and safety of curcumin and its combination with boswellic acid in osteoarthritis: a comparative, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Haroyan A; Mukuchyan V; Mkrtchyan N; Minasyan N; Gasparyan S; Sargsyan A; Narimanyan M; Hovhannisyan A · BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2018
    Randomized trial201 participantsJoint Health forBoswellia
  8. A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Sengupta K; Alluri KV; Satish AR; Mishra S; Golakoti T; Sarma KV; Dey D; Raychaudhuri SP · Arthritis research & therapy · 2009
    Randomized trial75 participantsJoint Health forBoswellia