Boswellia frereana (frankincense) suppresses cytokine-induced matrix metalloproteinase expression and production of pro-inflammatory molecules.

Blain EJ et al. – The authors have demonstrated that B. frereana prevents collagen degradation, and inhibits the production of pro–inflammatory mediators and MMPs. Due to its efficacy they propose that B. frereana should be examined further as a potential therapeutic agent for treating inflammatory symptoms associated with arthritis.


Phytotherapy Research, 12/02/09