Salvia nemorosa vs Boswellia

European woodland sage used in folk medicine across Eastern Europe for wound healing and digestive conditions.

Boswellia is a tree resin (frankincense) that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years for inflammatory and arthritic conditions. Its primary active compounds, boswellic acids, are unique 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors. Clinical trials support its use for osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and asthma.

rosmarinic acid, salvianolic acid A, salvianolic acid B, ursolic acid, luteolin

Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA), Beta-boswellic acid, Incensole, Lupeolic acid, Tirucallic acid

wound healing, digestive complaints, fever, infections

Joint pain relief, Respiratory support, Digestive anti-inflammatory, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, vulnerary

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Inflammatory bowel disease, Asthma, Tendonitis and joint inflammation

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

300-500mg standardized extract (30-65% boswellic acids) 2-3 times daily

pregnancy large doses

Concurrent anti-inflammatory medications, Pregnancy

GI upset, generally safe

GI upset, Nausea, Diarrhea, Acid reflux, Allergic reactions (rare)