Ru Xiang Resin vs Dashamula Indian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ru Xiang Resin

Boswellia carterii

Anti-inflammatory

Ten-root Ayurvedic formula

Anti-inflammatory

Ru Xiang Resin

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dashamula Indian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM form of frankincense; activates blood, moves qi, reduces swelling; used for traumatic injury and pain.

Ayurvedic ten-root formula for inflammation, pain, and Vata disorders.

Active Compounds

AKBA, boswellic acids, incensole, limonene, alpha-pinene

Multiple alkaloids, Tannins, Flavonoids, Saponins from 10 roots

Traditional Uses

Activates blood and moves qi, Traumatic injury and pain, Swellings and abscesses, TCM and Ayurvedic universal resin

Arthritis, Back pain, Sciatica, Post-partum recovery, Inflammation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-tumor research

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Vata-pacifying, Post-partum tonic

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried resin; 100-400mg AKBA extract

3-6g powder decoction or 500mg extract 2-3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Blood thinners interaction

Pregnancy (some individual herbs), Pitta excess

Side Effects

GI upset, Skin rash

GI upset, Drowsiness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E