Boswellia is one of the many amazing Ayurvedic herbs our clinic likes to use for dogs and cats! What is boswellia? It is formally known as Boswellia serrata or Indian frankincense and has been used in India for centuries as an anti-inflammatory for both people and animals.It is the gummy extract of the plant that is used for treatment. It works by shrinking the inflamed tissue, thereby improving blood supply to the affected areas of the body and enhancing the repair of damaged blood vessels. It’s active components are alpha, beta, and 11-keto-beta boswellic acid and acetyl derivatives. It also has xylose, terpinoles, arabinose, galactose, essential oils, uranic acid, and beta sitisterin.
Why is it great for pets? Here are five reasons.
If your dog or cat is having issues with joint pain, stomach issues, etc., make an appointment with your vet so they can determine if boswellia will be beneficial for them!