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Boswellia for Nerve Pain: What the Studies Cover
Boswellia for nerve pain is not backed by nerve studies. The research we found tested knee and joint pain, and NCCIH lists no nerve use. Nervecept has 67 mg of Indian frankincense per capsule, below the 100 to 250 mg of extract in the joint trials. Its effect on nerves is unknown.
Written by the Nervecept label deskUpdated · 4 min read
What is boswellia, and is it used for nerve pain?
Boswellia is a tree resin, also called Indian frankincense. Supplements use Boswellia serrata. NCCIH does not list any nerve-related use for it (MSKCC, Boswellia).
The clinical results NCCIH reports are mixed. Some trials in osteoarthritis were positive and others conflicted. Uses like asthma, colitis and low back pain need larger trials.
We found no human nerve trial in our sources.
What do boswellia studies actually show?
They show a small, uncertain gain for joint pain. A pooled review of 7 trials with 545 people with osteoarthritis found about 8 points less pain on a 100-point scale (Yu et al., Boswellia meta-analysis 2020).
The authors warn of small samples and unclear bias. All trials studied joints. None studied nerves.
The doses cited were about 100 to 250 mg of extract. An extract is concentrated, so its strength differs from plain powder.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Joint trials (extract) | About 100-250 mg |
| Nervecept label | 67 mg Indian frankincense (herb) |
| Nerve trials in humans | None found |
How does 67 mg compare with studied doses?
At 67 mg, Nervecept's boswellia is about two thirds of the low end of the studied range, and under a third of the top. Since the label lists herb and not extract strength, the true gap is unclear.
A small dose does not prove no effect. Even a matching dose would not show a nerve benefit.
The ingredient page gives the full profile: Boswellia serrata in Nervecept.
Is boswellia safe with blood thinners?
Ask first. NCCIH says boswellia may raise bleeding risk with warfarin and other anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, though the clinical weight is not determined (MSKCC, Boswellia). Allergic skin reactions have been reported.
Nervecept also contains shellfish (crayfish).
Do not stop nerve, pain or blood-thinning medicine because of a supplement. Tell your care team what you take.
See the ingredients page for each dose.
FAQ01
Nervecept questions people ask
Is boswellia an anti-inflammatory?
It is sold that way, but the human research is mixed. NCCIH calls the osteoarthritis results inconsistent (MSKCC, Boswellia). We found no proof that this applies to nerve pain.
How much boswellia is in one Nervecept capsule?
One capsule holds 67 mg of Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata, herb). The label does not state the extract strength or the active acids. Joint trials used about 100 to 250 mg of extract.
Can boswellia cause side effects?
Yes. NCCIH reports allergic skin reactions and a possible bleeding risk with blood thinners (MSKCC, Boswellia). Stop and call a clinician if a rash or unusual bruising appears.
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