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Indian Frankincense (Boswellia) in Nervecept: 67 mg, Evidence and Cautions
Indian frankincense, from the Boswellia serrata tree, is the second line on the Nervecept panel at 67 mg a capsule, 9.6% of the 699 mg printed. NCCIH says there is not enough high-quality evidence to say it helps any condition. Oral doses up to 1,000 mg a day appeared safe in trials. MSK says it may raise bleeding risk with blood thinners.
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The name on the bottle01
What is indian frankincense in Nervecept?
Boswellia serrata is a tree whose resin is called Indian frankincense. The label lists it as Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)(herb), 67 mg.
It is a traditional herb, and in supplements it is sold for inflammation comfort. The label lists it as the herb, not as an extract with a stated strength, so the amount of any active compound is not printed.
It is the second-largest line, but at 67 mg it is a small fraction of the capsule next to glucosamine's 500 mg. The sources we read look at it mainly in osteoarthritis. None looks at nerve symptoms.
| Name on the label | Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)(herb) |
|---|---|
| What it is | Resin of the Boswellia serrata tree, listed as the herb |
| Place on the panel | 2 of 8, in label order |
| Amount per capsule | 67 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (9.6% of the 699 mg printed) |
| Amount in sources | Oral doses up to 1,000 mg a day appeared safe in trials of up to six months (NCCIH) |
| Strength of evidence | Not enough high-quality evidence for any condition (NCCIH); osteoarthritis data conflicting (MSK) |
| Marketed or traditional use | Traditional herb, sold for inflammation comfort |
| Main caution | MSK: may increase the risk of bleeding (blood thinners); allergic skin reactions are the main side effect. |
The amount02
How much indian frankincense is in a Nervecept capsule?
67 mg per capsule is 9.6% of the 699 mg printed. The sources we read give a trial range far above that.
| Measure | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Boswellia in one capsule | 67 mg | Label panel |
| Share of the 699 mg printed | 9.6% | Our math: 67 divided by 699 |
| Trial range reported safe | Up to 1,000 mg a day | NCCIH, trials up to six months 1 |
| Capsule as share of 1,000 mg | 6.7% | Our math: 67 divided by 1,000 |
That comparison is arithmetic, not a verdict. A trial dose tells you what was tested and found safe, not what works. At one capsule a day, the Boswellia line is about one-fifteenth of the top trial amount.
699 mgthe eight printed amounts added up; the panel prints no total
8 lines · 500 + 67 + 50 + 50 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 mg- Glucosamine Sulfate500 mg · 71.5%
- Indian Frankincense67 mg · 9.6%
- Chondroitin Sulfate50 mg · 7.2%
- Turmeric50 mg · 7.2%
- Quercetin8 mg · 1.1%
- Methionine8 mg · 1.1%
- Methylsulfonylmethane8 mg · 1.1%
- Bromelain8 mg · 1.1%
Bars show each printed amount as a share of the 699 mg we added up. It illustrates the numbers on the panel; it does not measure what any line does.
The research03
What do health sources say about indian frankincense?
The honest reading is a traditional herb with limited and mixed evidence, mostly about joints, and with a plain bleeding caution.
NCCIH
"Not enough high-quality evidence to determine whether boswellia is useful for any health condition." Oral use may ease osteoarthritis pain, but larger, better studies are needed 1.
MSK
Generally safe to use, but talk with providers first. Osteoarthritis data are conflicting, and the main reported side effect is allergic skin reactions 2.
None of these pages tested Nervecept. The capsule has never been studied as a product, so no one can say how this line behaves inside it.
In the formula04
How does the indian frankincense line fit the rest of the Nervecept formula?
It is line 2 of 8 on the panel. It follows glucosamine with 67 mg, and sits well above the four 8 mg lines at the foot of the panel.
Eight ingredients in one capsule means eight sets of cautions in one swallow. If any one of them is a problem for you, the capsule is a problem for you, however small that line is. That is the practical reason to read all eight pages before you order, and to show the whole panel to a pharmacist.
The label sets the amounts, and the order on the panel follows weight. The first four lines make up 95.6% of the 699 mg we print. The last four share 4.4%. That does not tell you which line matters most for any effect, because no study of the capsule exists. See how Nervecept works for the whole picture.
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See packsNerves05
Is indian frankincense studied for numbness or tingling?
Not in any source we read. We make no claim that it helps nerve symptoms.
None of the pages we read studies Boswellia for numbness, tingling or nerve pain. NCCIH's verdict is that there is not enough high-quality evidence for any condition 1. If you have these symptoms, the first step is a diagnosis, not a herb 3.
Numbness, tingling or pain in the hands or feet deserves a medical visit 3. Keep taking prescribed medicine. Sudden weakness or numbness on one side, a drooping face or trouble speaking means call 911 4. See when to see a doctor for numbness.
Cautions06
Who should be careful with indian frankincense?
Anyone on medicines, with a medical condition, pregnant or nursing, or planning surgery should ask a clinician first.
- Blood thinners: MSK says boswellia "may increase your risk of bleeding" 2.
- Allergy: allergic skin reactions are the main reported side effect 2.
- Asthma medicine: NCCIH says to check with a provider, since some supplements and medicines can interact 1.
- Drug transporters: lab findings exist, and their clinical relevance is unknown 2.
The whole formula is covered on the side effects page and in supplements and blood thinners.
Before you order07
What is the honest summary of the indian frankincense line?
The honest reading is a traditional herb with limited and mixed evidence, mostly about joints, and with a plain bleeding caution. This line is 67 mg of a 699 mg capsule, and no study tested the capsule.
In its favor
- Printed amount, 67 mg
- Described as generally safe in trials up to six months 1
- A traditional herb with a long record of use
Compare it with the other seven lines on the ingredients page, and see the whole panel on the supplement facts page.
FAQ08
Questions about indian frankincense in Nervecept
What is Indian frankincense?
The resin of the Boswellia serrata tree. Supplements use it as the herb or as an extract. Nervecept lists the herb.
How much Boswellia is in Nervecept?
67 mg per capsule on the panel, 9.6% of the 699 mg printed by our sum.
Is Boswellia shown to help?
No. NCCIH says there is not enough high-quality evidence to say it helps any condition 1.
Can it help nerve pain?
We found no source that says so. See a doctor about the cause of nerve symptoms 3.
Is Boswellia safe with blood thinners?
Ask first. MSK says it may increase bleeding risk 2.
Are there side effects?
The main reported one is allergic skin reactions 2. Stop and call your clinician if you notice a rash.
Who wrote this09
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