Frankincense vs Turmeric

Sacred resin from Arabian and African trees used for thousands of years in medicine and ceremony. Related to Boswellia serrata used in Ayurveda.

Turmeric is a bright yellow spice derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin, its primary active compound, is one of the most extensively studied natural compounds in modern research.

boswellic acids, incensole, lupeolic acid, acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid

Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin, Bisdemethoxycurcumin, Turmerone, Atlantone

Treating arthritis, Treating asthma, Religious ceremonies, Treating wounds

Anti-inflammatory remedy, Digestive aid, Wound healing, Liver tonic, Skin conditions

Joint inflammation support, Inflammatory bowel disease research, Brain health research, Cancer research

Joint pain and arthritis, Inflammatory bowel conditions, Antioxidant supplementation, Cognitive support, Metabolic syndrome support

300-500mg boswellic acid extract three times daily

500-2000mg standardized extract daily, or 1-3g powder daily

Pregnancy, Anticoagulant use, NSAIDs interaction

Gallstones or bile duct obstruction, Bleeding disorders, Pre-surgery (stop 2 weeks before), Iron deficiency (may reduce absorption)

Stomach upset, Diarrhea, Nausea, Skin rash with topical use

GI upset at high doses, Nausea, Diarrhea, Yellow stool, Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals