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PLANT EXTRACT:

Boswellia serrata (Indian Frankincense)

BIOACTIVE COMPOUND:

Boswellic acids

Most commonly known as ashwagandha
Boswellia serrata is a tree found in India, North Africa and the Middle East.
The resin from the tree is used to make the extract. This is where the bioactive compounds boswellic acids are.
Boswellic acids are pentacyclic triterpenic acids (shown in the image of the compound). There are four main actives: β-boswellic acid, acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid.
In-vitro studies have shown that boswellic acids inhibits the synthesis of the proinflammatory enzyme 5-LO, that is responsible for generating inflammation caused by free-radical damage.
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BOSWELLIC ACID IS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN BOSWELLIA SERRATA;

According to National Library of Medicine, Boswllic acid has shown significant pharmacological activity in the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic bronchitis, asthma and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease). In conjunction with the 5 additional natural plan extracts that is found in STMNA supplement, all key ingredients work in harmonious synergy not only to elevate the countless benefits but also to enhance the compounds bioavailability. To read about all our 6 key clinically proven natural plant extracts that are found in our supplement or more about our formulation click here