Inhibitor of inflammatory conditions

A method of treating a disorder or condition selected from the group consisting of:

• articular cartilage degradation or arthritides, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and a combination thereof in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to said patient:
• a. an effective amount of an alcohol extract of Boswellia frereana, wherein said extract comprises epi-lupeol or a salt thereof, and wherein the extract is devoid of boswellic acids;
• b. a composition comprising an effective amount of an alcohol extract of Boswellia frereana, wherein said extract comprises epi-lupeol or a salt thereof, and wherein the extract is devoid of boswellic acids;
• or
• c. a combination therapeutic comprising:
• i.) an effective amount of an alcohol extract of Boswellia frereana, wherein said extract comprises epi-lupeol or a salt thereof, and wherein the extract is devoid of boswellic acids;
• and
• ii.) an additional therapeutic.