*Indian frankincense usually doesn’t cause important side effects. However, some people who took it reported stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. When applied to the skin, it can cause allergic rash.
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Indian frankincense is LIKELY SAFE when used in amounts commonly found in foods. But don’t use it in the larger amounts needed for medicinal effects. Not enough is known about the safety of using Indian frankincense in these amounts during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
* Boswellia may decrease the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin. This herb may interact with: Antibiotics, Fat-soluble drugs, Immunomodulators , Sedatives
* Boswellia may have interactions with other herbs or supplements, including:
**Anticancer supplements (such as mistletoe, Viscum album)
**Supplements used to lower cholesterol (such as garlic, Allium sativum, or red yeast)
**Antifungals (such as tea tree oil, Melaleuca alternifolia)
**Supplements used to treat joints (such as glucosamine and chondroitin)
==The benefits of Boswellia are==
One of the most widely used herbs in Indian medicine, it has been used for centuries by traditional Indian healers to reduce pain and inflammation. Hundreds of studies have been done proving it's effectiveness and in addition to being a powerful and safe, natural anti-inflammatory, Boswellia has also been shown to support healthy blood circulation.Boswellia was found to work by blocking the production of 5-LOX in the body : an enzyme that creates a cascade of inflammatory processes in your body that are connected with a variety of diseases commonly associated with aging. Controlled trial studies have found that a potent boswellia extract called 3-acetyl-11-keto-betaboswellic acid (AKBA) provides relief from :