Boswellia is a tree whose bark and gum resin extracts are used for medical purposes. Its most important use is as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Boswellia's beneficial effects in relieving joint pain and arthritis pain has been the subject of several clinical studies. Not only does boswellia relieve pain but it actually improves joint health.
The pain relieving properties of Boswellic acids were scientifically proven more than 35 years ago. Animal studies demonstrated the anti-inflammatory activity of Boswellic acids and the prevention of progressive joint collagen destruction.
In human studies 42 patients with osteoarthritis showed that after taking boswellia they significantly increased the distance they could walk, they had less knee stiffness, less severity of pain in joints distance, less knee stiffness, etc.
Since then several clinical studies have proved boswellia's benefits in joint support and joint pain relief.
Boswellia is a premier ayurvedic herb. Ancient Ayurvedic texts such as the Charaka Samhita and Shushruta Samhita refer to Boswellia (Sanskrit name: Shallaki) as a herb that helps to treat gout and rheumatoid arthritis.
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In a double blind study at BRD Medical College, at Gorakhpur, India, bacopa was administered to children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder). Positive results were shown after 12 weeks. There was great improvement in sentence repetition, logical memory and paired associated learning tasks. The children were given the test four weeks after the bacopa had been stopped which confirms that bacopa has positive and lasting effects.
Ashwagandha herb also known as Winter Cherry has several components that are anti-oxidants. Taking ashwagandha leads to a feeling of being refreshed and at the same time more energetic. No wonder it is popular among athletes. Ashwagandha is traditionally well known as an aphrodisiac and rejuvenative. Ashwagandha also is an anti-inflammatory and taken in conjunction with Boswellia herb has shown excellent results in cases of joint and arthritis pain.
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