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Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg 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 Powder 1000 mg 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, a traditional resin from the Boswellia tree, also known as frankincense. The extract is standardized to 1000 mg per serving and comes as a powder.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Frankincense's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Joint and inflammatory health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Back pain, Joint stiffness, Inflammatory conditions, Musculoskeletal pain.
  • The closest evidence on file: Frankincense is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Back pain (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Frankincense is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

The evidence for Boswellia serrata in the conditions studied — acne, aging skin, back pain, cancer-related fatigue, and radiation dermatitis — is insufficient to establish whether it works. That means the research we have isn't solid enough yet to say yes or no.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, chat with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current science can support.

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 taken by mouth, but quality and dosing vary widely between products — so consistency isn't guaranteed. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, since there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

When applied to skin or inhaled as an essential oil, it's usually well tolerated, though rare allergic skin reactions (dermatitis, irritation, itching) have been reported in a small number of people.

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 product. That said, always run your specific medications through the checker on this page — absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Boswellia is a traditional herbal extract that most people tolerate without problems, and it has no documented interactions with medications. The catch: evidence that it works for its intended uses isn't established yet.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering it alongside your medications, check in with your pharmacist first.

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 24, 2025.

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 Powder 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0017D38MR
Net contents 1 Kilogram(s); 35.3 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 330461
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 Powder 1000 mg 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
1000
UPC/BARCODE
X0017D38MR
IngredientAmount% DV
Boswellia serrata Resin Extract1000 mg--

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Label statements
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Formula

Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg per serving

Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

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

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.

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.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale. New

Storage

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

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Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg 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 container1000 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 Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg. 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 Powder 1000 mg, 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 Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg 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.
Is Boswellia safe to take while I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you right now.
Can I use it if I'm breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it during breastfeeding as well, since there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Your pharmacist or doctor can help you decide what works for your situation.
Does Boswellia actually work for back pain?
The evidence we have isn't enough to say. The research on Boswellia for back pain is insufficient to establish whether it works, so we can't confirm it.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate it well by mouth. Rare allergic skin reactions — like dermatitis, irritation, or itching — have been reported when it's applied to skin or inhaled, but these are uncommon.
Why does the product label say quality and dosing vary?
Boswellia products can differ in strength and purity from brand to brand. While this product is generally well tolerated short-term, that variation is why consistency isn't guaranteed across different suppliers.

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The Full Monographs Behind Boswellia Serrata Extract Powder 1000 mg’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 Powder 1000 mg'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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