03/04/2026
Boswellia is one of the main ingredients in our Curaphen!
According to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial published in Phytomedicine, 30 patients with knee osteoarthritis received Boswellia serrata extract or placebo for 8 weeks before crossing over to the alternate treatment after a washout period. Patients who received Boswellia serrata extract reported significant reductions in knee pain, along with improved knee flexion and increased walking distance compared to placebo.
The frequency of knee swelling also decreased during active treatment, and the differences between Boswellia and placebo were statistically significant and clinically relevant. Radiological findings did not show structural changes during the study period. The extract was generally well tolerated, with only minor gastrointestinal adverse effects reported.