Boswellia

The exudate (gum-resin) dried at room temperature obtained by incision in the stem or branches of shrubby plants of the Boswellia genus such as Boswellia serrata or Boswellia sacra is used. It contains triterpenic acids such as various types of boswellic acid. It has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and is marketed in preparations for arthritis, colitis and asthma. ^{(Fitoterapia.net, Liver Tox 2020, Yu 2020, Majeed 2019, Siddiqui 2011)} with a lack of conclusive evidence of its efficacy ^{(Bannuru 2018)}. Oral Administration.

At the date of the last update, we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.

At the recommended dose, side effects are rare and not serious ^{(Fitoterapia.net, Liver Tox 2020, Majeed 2019, Posadzki 2013)}

Given its lack of toxicity, moderate consumption would be compatible with breastfeeding.

Precautions when taking plant preparations ^{(Anderson 2017, Powers 2015, Posadzki 2013, Efferth 2011, Kopec 1999, Hsu 1995)}:

• • Make sure they are from a reliable source: poisonings have occurred due to confusion of one plant with another with toxic properties ^{(Hsu 1995)}, poisonings due to containing heavy metals extracted from the soil, and food poisoning due to contamination with bacteria or fungi. ^{(Anderson 2017)}
• • Do not take in excess; follow the recommendations of expert phytotherapy professionals. “Natural” products are not good in any quantity: plants contain active substances from which much of our traditional pharmacopoeia has been obtained and can cause poisoning or act as endocrine disruptors if consumed in quantity or for an exaggerated time because they contain phytoestrogens. ^{(Powers 2015, Zava 1998)}