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Dietary supplement

Boswellia serrata Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Boswellia serrata Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and osteoarthritis, inflammation, digestive complaints.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Boswellia serrata Extract by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Boswellia serrata Resin Extract, also called frankincense. It comes as a powder with no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Frankincense product and its label doesn't state a use — see Frankincense's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we have doesn't establish how well this works for any of the conditions it's marketed for — acne, aging skin, back pain, cancer-related fatigue, and radiation dermatitis all rate as insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it's ineffective; it means the research we hold on file isn't solid enough to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Frankincense

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Boswellia serrata is generally well tolerated in the short term when applied to skin or breathed in, though quality and dosing vary a lot between products. The most common side effects topically are dermatitis (skin inflammation), irritation, and itching.

Rarely, allergic skin reactions like contact dermatitis have been reported, including in case reports of people using frankincense essential oil products. There isn't enough safety information to recommend this during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the data advises against use in both cases.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Frankincense

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Boswellia serrata is generally well tolerated short-term, especially applied to skin, but the evidence for how well it actually works for skin, pain, or fatigue isn't established in the data we have. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of skin sensitivity, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

No medication interactions are documented, but that's not a substitute for running your own prescriptions through the checker below.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Boswellia serrata Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0017D2IB9
Net contents 250 Gram(s); 8.8 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 311177
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Boswellia serrata Extract by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
1000 mg
Servings per container
250
UPC/BARCODE
X0017D2IB9
IngredientAmount% DV
Boswellia serrata Resin Extract1000 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Color may vary

Joint supplement Anti inflammatory supplement Joint pain relief supplements

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 2/5 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician. Best taken with meals.

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

FDA Statement of Identity

Joint supplement Anti inflammatory supplement Joint pain relief supplements

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Boswellia serrata Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Boswellia serrata Extract by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Boswellia serrata Resin Extract

No known
interactions
1000 mg per serving

Frankincense is the aromatic resin of the Boswellia tree and is best known for its boswellic acids, which may help with inflammation and joint pain. E...

Boswellia serrata Resin Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Boswellia serrata Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Boswellia serrata Extract. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Boswellia serrata Extract, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Boswellia serrata Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Boswellia serrata Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Boswellia serrata Extract. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Boswellia serrata Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is Boswellia serrata, and what is it used for?
Boswellia serrata, also known as frankincense, is a resin extract used in traditional medicine. It's marketed for acne, aging skin, back pain, cancer-related fatigue, and radiation dermatitis, though the evidence we have doesn't yet establish how well it works for any of those uses.
Is it safe to use Boswellia serrata if I have sensitive skin?
Boswellia is generally well tolerated, but topically it can cause dermatitis, irritation, or itching in some people. Allergic skin reactions like contact dermatitis have been rarely reported. If your skin is very sensitive, do a patch test first or talk to your doctor before using it.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to recommend Boswellia serrata during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in either case.
Why does quality vary between products?
The product facts note that quality and dosing vary widely between Boswellia serrata products. That's why it's important to buy from a reputable source and follow the dosing on the label.
Does it interact with any of my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for Boswellia serrata. You can search your specific medications using the checker on this page to be sure, but nothing is flagged from the data we hold.

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The Full Monographs Behind Boswellia serrata Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Boswellia serrata Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Frankincense 2 references
  1. Acebo, E., Raton, J. A., Sautua, S., Eizaguirre, X., Trebol, I., and Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from Boswellia serrata extract in a naturopathic cream. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(2):91-92.
  2. Buonomo M, Hylwa S. Allergic contact dermatitis from Boswellia carterii (frankincense) oil. Contact Dermatitis 2021;85(4):465-467.

See these in context on the Frankincense monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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