Boswellia: Natural anti-inflammatory ingredient for animals

Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense, is a promising plant extract gaining increasing attention worldwide in the animal health sector. This powerful ingredient has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Boswellia offers significant benefits for animals such as dogs, cats, and horses, particularly for joint support and chronic inflammatory conditions.

What is Boswellia?

Boswellia is a resin derived from the bark of the Boswellia serrata tree. Its active ingredients are boswellic acids, of which AKBA (Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid) is the most potent. These substances selectively inhibit the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), which plays a key role in inflammatory processes.

Uses of Boswellia in animals

Boswellia is mainly used to support the musculoskeletal system in:

Dogs with osteoarthritis or age-related complaints
Cats with chronic joint pain (diagnosed or undiagnosed)
Sport horses or older horses with joint stiffness
Animals with intestinal inflammation (e.g. colitis)

Thanks to its natural effect, Boswellia is an excellent alternative or supplement to NSAIDs for animals, without the associated side effects on the stomach and liver.

Scientific substantiation

Several human and animal studies demonstrate that Boswellia is effective in reducing inflammation and pain, with a good safety profile. In dogs, a Boswellia supplement significantly improved mobility after six weeks of use. Positive results have also been demonstrated in horses regarding locomotion and ease of movement.

Boswellia in supplementvorm

At Nutriliq we process Boswellia for animals in various private label formulas:

Chewy’s for dogs and cats with joint support
Liquids for horses for flexible use
Custom powders or blends for specific applications
Gummies for dogs

We use high-quality, standardized extracts with a minimum percentage of AKBA to guarantee consistent effectiveness. Combining them with other natural ingredients like glucosamine, MSM, or turmeric enhances the effect.

Why choose Boswellia?

Natural alternative to synthetic anti-inflammatories
Suitable for long-term use
Widely applicable for different animal species
Scientifically supported
Well tolerated, even by sensitive animals

Are you looking for an innovative formula with Boswellia for your brand?

At Nutriliq, we’re happy to help you develop effective, tasty, and customized supplements for dogs, cats, or horses. Contact us for samples, formulas, or personalized advice.