Part 5/9:
Bosellia Serrata, a tree native to India and parts of the Middle East, has been a staple in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Its bark exudes resin rich in boselic acids, with AKBA being the star compound.
AKBA exerts its anti-inflammatory effects primarily by inhibiting the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme. This enzyme is crucial in producing inflammatory molecules like leukotrienes, which fuel chronic inflammation in joints, lungs, and gut tissues. By blocking this pathway, AKBA effectively calms the inflammatory cascade at its source.