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Take 600 to 900 milligrams of boswellia standardized to contain 60 to 65 percent boswellic acid, the herb's active ingredient, as a general dosage. Three to four capsules of boswellia extract typically contain the recommended amount of acids.
Take 300 milligrams of boswellia in capsule form up to three times per day for treating arthritis, asthma, chronic pain, Crohn's disease and sports injuries. This is the standard dosage for these ailments recommended by Whole Health MD.
Take 300 milligrams of boswellia standardized to contain 40 to 65 percent boswellic acid up to three times per day to treat chronic back pain, or rub a pea-sized amount of boswellia cream into the affected area once every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Cease taking boswellia after 8 to 12 weeks. The safety of taking the herb internally for longer periods is currently unknown. Boswellia topical cream used for pain relief may be taken indefinitely with no adverse side effects. *
Boswellia dosage varies depending on your health goals and conditions. The Arthritis Foundation recommends taking 300-400 mg by capsule three times per day for products containing 60 percent boswellic acid to treat and prevent further development of arthritis.
Boswellia is available as a pill, cream or powder. Boswellia serrata powder can be used for baking or mixed into food for a healthy boost if you prefer to avoid taking pills. Boswellia cream is often used as a topical treatment for arthritis, or to relieve muscle aches and pains. *
