If I give my child boswellia supplements, how much should I give?

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  1. Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine
     
    Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine answered:

    Children (under 18 years old):

    Safety, efficacy, and dosing have not been systematically studied. Some experts believe that regular use of Boswellia may mask the symptoms of asthma in children and may delay diagnosis. Use in children should be supervised by a qualified healthcare professional.

    A maximum of 126 milligrams of standardized Boswellia serrata gum resin H15® per kilogram of body weight has been taken by mouth daily for approximately nine months, for intracranial swelling associated with brain tumors.

    You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    Children (under 18 years old): Safety, efficacy, and dosing have not been systematically studied. Some experts believe that regular use of Boswellia may mask the symptoms of asthma in children and may delay diagnosis. Use in children should be... More