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Boswellia is likely safe when taken by mouth for up to six months. Boswellia is possibly safe when applied to the skin for up to five weeks. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions.
Boswellia has been known to cause nausea, diarrhea, bloating, acid reflux, heartburn, and allergic reactions. It may stimulate blood flow in the uterus. Pregnant and nursing women shouldn't take boswellia.
Boswellia may interact with medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs like ibuprofen and drugs that are substrates of P-Glycoprotein (P-Gp), so be sure to consult your healthcare provider before using it. If you have gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may not be able to take boswellia.
Two case reports describe dangerously elevated INR (a test used to measure blood clotting) in people who were taking warfarin (Coumadin), a type of drug often referred to as a "blood thinner". Boswellia was considered the probable cause in both cases.
If you're taking any type of blood thinner or have a condition that affects blood clotting, be sure to consult your healthcare provider before taking boswellia. It shouldn't be taken within two weeks of scheduled surgery. *
