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What is boswellia?
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recognizes three boswellia-related functional ingredients as potentially beneficial for joint and cartilage health: Boswellia serrata R. extract, a compound ingredient marketed as Flexir and a boswellia extract marketed as SERRATRIN.
Boswellia comes from trees associated with frankincense, also known as olibanum. Boswellia sacra is native to Oman and Yemen on the southern Arabian Peninsula and Somalia in the nearby Horn of Africa. Its resin, frankincense, is commonly used in incense and perfume.
Recommended daily amounts differ
The Korean regulator lists a daily intake of 1,000 milligrams for Boswellia serrata R. extract, 200 to 400 milligrams for Flexir and 400 milligrams for SERRATRIN. Consumers should check the specific ingredient rather than assume all boswellia supplements carry the same recommended amount.
Safety precautions
Pregnant or breastfeeding people are advised to use caution with all three ingredients. The guidance for Flexir and SERRATRIN also calls for caution among infants, children and people with certain medical conditions or allergies.
People who have a medical condition or take medication should consult a health professional before using the supplements. Anyone experiencing an adverse reaction should stop taking the product and seek professional advice. Taking more than the suggested amount of Flexir may cause indigestion, gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea or acid reflux.
The ministry’s recognition means the ingredients may help support joint and cartilage health. It does not classify the supplements as medicines or treatments for disease.
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