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Research · Meta-analysis

Effectiveness of Boswellia and Boswellia extract for osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

What it found

Boswellia significantly reduced pain and improved WOMAC stiffness and function; benefit at 100–250 mg for at least 4 weeks.

Design
Meta-analysis
Year
2020
Sample size
545
Population
adults with osteoarthritis
Intervention
Boswellia serrata extract
Outcome
pain, stiffness, function (VAS, WOMAC)
Journal
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Citation last checked 2026-06-21.