Friday, August 15, 2008

Frankincense and Arthritis

An herb known as "Indian Frankincense" can reduce the symptoms of arthritis, US researchers have suggested.

Extracts from Boswellia serrata, a similar species to the variety famous for its role in the Christian nativity, were tested on dozens of patients.

Those who received it reported better movement and less pain and stiffness.

The herb has been used for thousands of years in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, reports the journal Arthritis Research and Therapy.

Read the entire article.

If you'd rather take the natural herb route, rather than a drug created from one active constituent in the herb, Nature's Sunshine produces an Ayurvedic formula called, JNT-AV.

Personally, I use frankincense essential oil diluted in a massage oil. This particular oil is great for aging skin so I use it on my arms and the properties are absorbed through the skin for the additional health benefits I desire for the arthritis.

Essential oils are wonderful products for a variety of uses. Get more essential oil info.

Don't underestimate the importance of quality and purity.

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