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Boswellia Extract Powder Boswellia Acid
CAS No: 471-66-9
Specification: 65%,95% Boswellia acid
Appearance: White powder
Test Method: Titration
Extract Source：100% Natural
Origin:China
Lead time: 1-3 days
Storage: Cool dry place and avoid light
Shelf Life: 2 years
MOQ: 1KG
Sample: Free sample available
Certs: GMP, ISO9001:2015, ISO22000:2018, HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL
Payment: Multiple terms acceptable like T/T, L/C, DA
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Product Introduction
Boswellia Extract Powder Manufacturer Supplier
Boswellic acid is a class of pentacyclic triterpenoid compounds with significant biological activity extracted from the resin of the frankincense tree. It is one of the core components that exert the pharmacological effects of frankincense. Major representatives include AKBA (acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid). It possesses various pharmacological activities, including antitumor, anti-arthritis, and neuroprotective effects, and shows great potential in the adjuvant treatment of osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain cancers.
Healthkintai® is a leading manufacturer and supplier in the plant extract industry. We have a professional R&D team and a large-scale production facility, enabling us to provide you with high-quality Boswellia Extract. If you require a high content of Boswellia Acid, please feel free to contact us at health@kintaibio.com.
Boswellia Extract Specification
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product Name |
Boswellic Extract |
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Source Plant |
Boswellia serrata |
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Active Marker(s) |
65%,95%Boswellic Acids |
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Appearance |
white powder |
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Solubility |
Soluble in ethanol, poorly soluble in water. |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
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Heavy Metals |
≤10.0 mg/kg |
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Lead (Pb) |
≤3.0 mg/kg |
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Arsenic (As) |
≤2.0 mg/kg |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
≤1.0 mg/kg |
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Total Plate Count |
≤1000 CFU/g |
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Yeast & Mold |
≤100 CFU/g |
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E. coli |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Physical&Chemical Properties of Boswellic Acid
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Property |
Description |
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Chemical Category |
Pentacyclic triterpenoids |
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Molecular Formula |
Varies by specific type. Example: β-Boswellic Acid - C₃₀H₄₈O₃; AKBA - C₃₂H₅₀O₅ |
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Appearance |
White powder |
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Solubility |
Soluble in organic solvents (ethanol, methanol, DMSO, chloroform). Practically insoluble in water. |
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Melting Point |
Varies by specific compound. Example: AKBA ~250°C (with decomposition). |
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Optical Rotation |
Optically active due to multiple chiral centers. |
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Stability |
Stable under recommended storage conditions (cool, dry, away from light). Sensitive to strong oxidizers. |
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Acidic Nature |
Possesses carboxylic acid functional group(s), contributing to its name and allowing salt formation. |
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Main Isomers/Types |
α-Boswellic Acid, β-Boswellic Acid, 11-Keto-β-boswellic Acid (KBA), Acetyl-β-boswellic Acid, 3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA). |
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Bioactivity |
Potent anti-inflammatory (primarily via 5-lipoxygenase/5-LOX inhibition), anti-arthritic, and potential anti-cancer activities. AKBA is the most potent. |
Boswellia Extract for Dogs
The core benefits of boswellic acid for dogs lie primarily in its potent anti-inflammatory and joint-protective effects, making it a common ingredient in many pet health supplements.
1. Relieving Osteoarthritis
This is the most common and well-supported use. Like humans, dogs are frequently affected by osteoarthritis (OA), leading to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility.
Boswellic acid (especially AKBA) uniquely inhibits 5-lipoxygenase, a key enzyme that triggers inflammation. This differs from the mechanism of action of common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which primarily inhibit cyclooxygenase. By blocking 5-lipoxygenase, boswellic acid reduces the production of inflammatory substances such as leukotrienes, which cause joint pain, swelling, and cartilage damage.
Supplementing dogs with arthritis with frankincense extract can significantly improve their mobility, reduce lameness and pain, and encourage them to walk and play more.
2. Potential Anti-Anxiety and Sedative Effects
In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, frankincense is known for its calming effect. Some pet owners and veterinarians have reported that dogs taking frankincense supplements appear calmer and more relaxed. This may be achieved by reducing chronic pain (thus reducing pain-induced irritability) or by having a direct effect on the nervous system.
Boswellia Extract Benefits
1. Powerful and Unique Anti-inflammatory Effects
This is the core and most extensively researched efficacy of boswellic acid. Unlike traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), boswellic acid specifically inhibits 5-lipoxygenase, thereby blocking the formation of leukotrienes. Leukotrienes are key mediators in chronic inflammation, allergies, and asthma. This unique mechanism makes it particularly effective for chronic inflammatory diseases with minimal gastrointestinal irritation.
2. Relief of Osteoarthritis and Improvement of Joint Health
Based on its excellent anti-inflammatory properties, boswellic acid is widely used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It significantly reduces joint swelling, pain, and morning stiffness, improving joint function. Simultaneously, studies have shown that it can inhibit matrix metalloproteinases that lead to cartilage degradation, thereby protecting articular cartilage and delaying degenerative joint disease.
3. Potential Anti-tumor Activity
Research has found that boswellic acid can inhibit tumor cell growth through multiple pathways. It can induce tumor cell apoptosis, inhibit their proliferation, and prevent tumor angiogenesis. Furthermore, boswellic acid can enhance the effects of certain chemotherapy drugs and reduce their inflammatory side effects, showing potential as an adjuvant therapy for cancer.
4. Protecting the Nervous System and Improving Brain Health
Boswellic acid can cross the blood-brain barrier, exerting a protective effect on the brain. Through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms, it reduces neuroinflammation, showing positive effects in models of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. It helps protect neurons and improve memory and cognitive function.
5. Anti-Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Gut Protection
Boswellic acid has good therapeutic effects on intestinal inflammation, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It acts directly on the inflamed intestinal mucosa, reducing inflammation levels, relieving symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, and helping to maintain the integrity of the intestinal mucosa.
Boswellia Acid Uses
1. Pharmaceutical Field
- Anti-inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects: Used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Its specific inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) avoids the gastrointestinal side effects of traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- Neuroprotection: Studies in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis have shown that it can slow disease progression through anti-neuroinflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Adjuvant Therapy for Cancer: Studies have shown that it can induce apoptosis in various cancer cells, inhibit tumor angiogenesis, and produce synergistic effects with chemotherapy drugs.
- Digestive System Diseases: Used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, effectively relieving intestinal inflammation and repairing the intestinal mucosa.
2. Health Supplements and Functional Foods
- Joint Health: As a core ingredient in dietary supplements, it is widely used to relieve joint pain and stiffness and improve mobility.
- Daily Anti-inflammatory and Immune Support: Used to help manage various sub-health conditions caused by chronic inflammation and enhance the body's immune function.
3. Cosmetics and Personal Care:
- Anti-aging and Skin Repair: Utilizing its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it can be added to serums and creams to soothe sensitivity, repair the skin barrier, and reduce wrinkles and pigmentation.
- Anti-acne and Soothing: Used in skincare products for treating acne, it helps reduce redness and discomfort from inflammatory pimples.
4. Veterinary Medicine and Pet Health
Specifically formulated for joint care in dogs, horses, and other pets, it effectively relieves pain and mobility issues caused by age-related or strenuous activity-related osteoarthritis.
Why Choose KINTAI Boswellia Powder？
- Superior High Quality and Standardization: Kintai employs advanced extraction and purification processes to ensure high content and stability of the core active ingredients in frankincense extract. A rigorous quality control system ensures standardization throughout the entire process, from raw materials to finished product.
- Authoritative International Certifications and Compliance: The products actively pursue internationally recognized quality and safety system certifications such as GMP, ISO9001:2015, ISO22000:2018, HACCP, KOSHER, and HALAL. These certifications ensure their safety and reliability.
- Flexible Customized Solutions: Based on strong R&D and technical capabilities, Kintai can provide professional customized services according to specific customer needs. This includes, but is not limited to, product customization with specific ratios, different dosage forms (and solubility), meeting the differentiated formulation requirements of various end products.
FAQ
Q1:Which is better for inflammation, turmeric or Boswellia?
A1:Boswellia supports joint structure and flexibility, while turmeric fights inflammation throughout the body. Both supplements reduce inflammation through different pathways – Boswellia via 5-LOX and turmeric through NF-κB and COX-2.
Q2:Is Boswellia safe for kidneys?
A2:Boswellia caused a little improvement in kidney function. This is indicated by its ability to significantly reduce urea and BUN levels. But it had no significant effect on serum creatinine levels and it also did not reduce lipid peroxidation.
Q3:Can boswellia affect blood pressure?
A3:Boswellia species by reducing the resistance to insulin and restoring pancreatic beta cells decrease blood glucose. Also, Boswellia species has antithrombotic and anticoagulant properties that regulate blood pressure.
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