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The effect of Boswellia (Frankincense) on Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The effect of Boswellia (Frankincense) on Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Mahdi Vejdani Nozar,1,*Negin Vejdani Nozar,2
1. Shahid Alireza Hajibabaee High School, Hamedan, Iran 2. Hamedan university of medical sciences, Hamedan, Iran
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disorder which characterized by demyelination and axonal loss in the central nervous system (CNS). Several evidences indicate that some new drugs and stem cell therapy have opened a new horizon for multiple sclerosis treatment, but current therapies are partially effective or not safe in the long term. Recently, herbal therapies represent a promising therapeutic approach for multiple sclerosis disease. Here we examine the effect of Boswellia (frankincense) plant on multiple sclerosis. Boswellia has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and neuroprotective activity and the Boswellia species, having neuroprotective potential, makes them a promising candidate to cure or prevent the neurodegenerative disorders.
Methods: In Google Scholar and PubMed databases, we searched the keywords "Boswellia and Multiple Sclerosis" and "Frankincense and Multiple Sclerosis" and collected articles related to these keywords and wrote this article by studying them.
Results: According to the research conducted by researchers on the effect of Boswellia (frankincense) on multiple sclerosis, acceptable results were obtained. One of the most important results obtained is the reversal of cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis, which is due to the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties of Boswellia. Also, patients with MS who received Boswellia, had a significant visuospatial memory improvement compared to the control group.
Conclusion: According to the results obtained in the research, it can be concluded that the Boswellia (frankincense) plant is effective in the treatment of MS with its anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and reversing cognitive impairment of people with MS and other properties.