Boswellia Serrata also known as Wokvel is an Indian frankincense. Found in India, Africa, and the Middle East .It is used for joint function and osteoarthritis especially for the knee. Bosweillia serrata extract has been found to have anti-inflamitory,anti-arthritic,astringent, stimulant, expectorant, and analgesic properties. In clinical studies this extract blocks pro-inflammatory mediators. What that means is that the active elements in bosweilla serrata can stop certain molecules that cause inflammation. Boswiella serrata not only stops the pain but also stops the degenerative effects of eroded cartilage and joint tissues. In other words, this herb is believed to stop arthritis. It is also used to reduce the mucus production and help in breathing for those who suffer from asthma. It reduces bronchial inflammation, the main symptom of asthma.

Boswellic Acids are made from the Boswellia or Indian Frankincense plant. The plant is used to treat such illnesses and ailments as ulcerative colitis, coughs, asthma, and arthritis. This herb is a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor coupled with anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects. It also has anti-carcinogenic and anti-tumor properties. It is also known to lower blood lipids. Some studies have shown that this herb may also inhibit the cancers that cause brain tumors and leukemia. Studies indicate that it induces a p21 expression through a p3 pathway that causes apoptosis in gilioma and leukemic cells. It also produced apopstosis in cervical cancer cells.