The Effect of Topical and Oral Boswellia Sacra in a Patient with Pilonidal Sinus Disease
December 2023
in “
Advances in Integrative Medicine
”
Studysummary This case study suggests that using Boswellia sacra (Frankincense) both orally and topically, along with diet and lifestyle changes, may rapidly resolve pilonidal sinus disease, a condition commonly marked by high recurrence, although no prior studies have investigated this treatment for PNS.
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This case study explores the use of Boswellia sacra (Olibanum) as a potential treatment for pilonidal sinus disease (PNS), a condition characterized by chronic inflammation and high recurrence rates. Traditional surgical treatments for PNS often involve significant morbidity and long recovery times. In this specific case, a 17-year-old female experienced rapid resolution of PNS symptoms with the use of both topical and oral B. sacra, alongside diet and lifestyle changes. While the findings are promising, they are based on a single case and may not be generalizable. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of B. sacra as an alternative treatment for PNS.
