Ancient herb boswellia put to the test: can it soothe pain?
NCT ID NCT07109843
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a supplement called Boswellia serrata (also known as frankincense) can change how healthy people feel pain. Twelve volunteers will take either the supplement or a placebo for a short time, then have a small amount of capsaicin (the stuff that makes chili peppers hot) put on their skin to cause temporary pain. Researchers will measure pain intensity and sensitivity to understand how Boswellia might work. This is a pilot study, meaning it is small and focused on learning, not on proving a treatment works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Boswellia serrata extract (600 mg daily)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could explain how Boswellia serrata reduces pain, pointing toward better use for chronic pain conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study in healthy people, not patients. It uses a temporary pain model, so results may not apply to real chronic pain. The supplement may also have no effect.
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Medical University of Graz
RECRUITINGGraz, Styria, 8010, Austria
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