The Evidence that Boswellia Helps Osteoarthritis Keeps Piling Up

Boswellia is emerging as one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis. This new

study adds to the evidence.

Studies are piling up that show that boswellia is not only one of the best ways to

improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis (Nutrients. 2025;17(15):2547) but that it

can actually help reverse the disease (Phytother Res. May 2019;33(5):1457-

1468; J Am Nutr Assoc. 2024 Dec 19:1-12).

This new double-blind study compared a standardized boswellia extract to a

placebo in 150 adults with early stage knee osteoarthritis. The study lasted 90

days. The boswellia performed significantly better.

Scores on the WOMAC osteoarthritis index improved significantly at 30, 60 and

90 days. Sub-scores for pain, stiffness and function as well as the people’s rating

of their pain significantly improved at 60 and 90 days. The function index also

improved significantly.

TNF-α and hs-CRP, markers of inflammation, improved significantly at day 90.

The boswellia achieved all of this safely, again recommending it as a safe and

effective option for osteoarthritis.

J Med Food. 2025 Nov 11. doi:10.1177/1096620X251392467.