Frankincense (Boswellia)
Renowned as one of the most prized and precious essential oils, Frankincense has extraordinary internal and external health benefits. In addition to its notoriety in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians would burn Frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used Frankincense resin for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin. This centuries-old knowledge contributes to the modern uses of Frankincense today. It’s soothing and beautifying properties are used to rejuvenate skin and reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. As the king of oils, Frankincense is known to promote cellular health and immunity and can be consumed daily for these internal benefits. It also promotes a healthy inflammatory response and acts as an overall tonic to the body’s systems, helping them function optimally. When inhaled or diffused, Frankincense induces feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness.
- Frankincense
- Steam Distillation
- Warm, Spicy, Ocean
Main Chemical Components
- Alpha pinene
Plant Part
- Resin from the Boswellia carteril, frereana, and sacra
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Primary Benefits
- Helps build and maintain a healthy immune system
- Promotes cellular health
- Reduces the appearance of blemishes and rejuvenates skin
- Promotes feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness
Recommended Uses
- Rub Frankincense on your hands after a long day of gardening or working to promote a normal inflammatory response.
- Apply directly to skin help promote youthful, radiant-looking skin and slow the signs of aging by reducing the appearance of skin imperfections.
- Apply to the bottoms of your feet to relax and balance mood swings.
- Dry weather can take a toll on your nails. Try applying a drop of Frankincense to strengthen weak fingernails.
- Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
- Internal: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
- Topical Use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Properties
Frankincense essential oil contains the following properties:
- Anticancer (can help reduce risk of cancer–important to note that it does not prevent or cure cancer in in any form)
- Antidepressant (alleviate depression)
- Anti-infectious
- Anti-inflammatory (reduce inflammation)
- Antiseptic (prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms)
- Expectorant (medicine that promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages, used primarily to treat coughs)
- Sedative (promoting calm and easiness or inducing sleep)
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and other sensitive areas.