Boswellia (Indian Frankincense) for Tinnitus

[EddieL.]

Since it appears that inflammation causes/exacerbates tinnitus for many, I'm surprised that I haven't seen anyone talking about boswellia (Indian frankincense). Over the past couple of months, I've tried the usual supplements (turmeric/curcumin, magnesium, NAC), but I haven't noticed any real improvement. While researching natural remedies, I came across boswellia, which has been shown to have a significant anti-inflammatory effect. So, I decided to give it a try, and I'm noticing a positive difference. Now, whether or not it's actually working, or if I'm getting a placebo effect, I don't know, but I'll take it either way, and I figured I'd share my experience.

FYI, I'm taking the NOW Foods boswellia extract 500mg, twice a day. I ordered it on walmart.com and picked up in store, $13.49 for 90 softgels, so not a huge investment to try.

 

[Ecip]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23391017

Boswellia serrata Roxb. was found to be the most promising, since it shows the best efficacy for the treatment of pain/inflammatory conditions.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27117114

Boswellia preparations inhibit 5-lipoxygenase and prevent the release of leukotrienes, thus having an anti-inflammatory effect in ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, bronchitis and sinusitis. Inhalation and consumption of Boswellia olibanum reduces the risk of asthma. In addition, boswellic acids have an antiproliferative effect on tumours. They inhibit proliferation of tumour cells of the leukaemia and glioblastoma subset. They have an anti-tumour effect since they inhibit topoisomerase I and II-alpha and stimulate programmed cell death (apoptosis).

Question is; which one is the best supplement of Boswellia?

 

[EddieL.]

I'm taking Boswellia serrata, which appears to be the one found in most supplements.

 

[Determined]

I have taken Boswellia by Superior Labs for over a year. I recently ran out while moving. I developed tinnitus on the third day in our new home. No triggers. I have never had tinnitus before. I found this thread in an internet search of a boswellia/tinnitus connection. I am now going to order a new bottle in hope that this supplement will calm it. (I have seen an ENT and tests have been scheduled)

 

[HeavyMantra]

I have taken Boswellia by Superior Labs for over a year. I recently ran out while moving. I developed tinnitus on the third day in our new home. No triggers. I have never had tinnitus before. I found this thread in an internet search of a boswellia/tinnitus connection. I am now going to order a new bottle in hope that this supplement will calm it. (I have seen an ENT and tests have been scheduled)

Any mold in your new home?

 

[Determined]

No mold as it is new. It is a mobile home. It was well aired for a month prior to moving in.
I am open to trigger suggestions.
The only common event I have come with is running out of the boswellia.

 

[Midas]

From:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6316569/

"Turmeric extract confirmed to possess anti-inflammatory capacity even at low concentrations and revealed itself as an extraordinary protective agent towards the intestinal epithelium integrity. Boswellia extract showed comparable efficacy in the proposed model, exhibiting a lower anti-inflammatory effect which is counterbalanced by the strong anti-oxidant activity."

@EddieL.: you didn't post your findings, I assume it didn't help you?