Ancient herb boswellia put to the test: can it soothe pain?

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.