Let’s talk about Frankincense essential oil! I have to say that this oil is number one when it comes to inflammation in my eyes. Also, if you need something that is a strong anti-inflammatory then this is the oil for you. I recommend it to friends and coworkers who tell me about things such as a boil or arthritis. It does wonders to the body and has a pleasant scent as well. I honestly can’t go without having frankincense oil in my home stash.
Why do I love this? Because I believe most problems have a solution with oil. There is an oil for that! Also, when I tell someone about the oil they always like to ask me what is oil. What are the benefits of the oil? Why should they use it? And so many more questions! This is completely natural to ask so I thought why not put together a simple article that tells you everything you need to know about oil this time I am talking about Frankincense. So, let’s get started!
Useful Things to Know About Essential Oils – Spotlight: Frankincense
What is Frankincense?
Frankincense essential oil is steamed distilled resin of the Boswellia carterii tree. It can also be from the Boswellia sacra tree. These trees are grown in drier areas such as Somalia or India. This oil is known to have a strong anti-inflammatory and can protect the healthy cells in your body. Some people like to use it for meditation purposes for its calming and de-stressing properties. It improves a lot more than that. Below I am sharing all that this oil can do for you!
What are the Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil?
Relief
- Sore Throat
- Dry Skin
- Warts
- Inflammation
- Pain
- Seizures
- Excema
- Headaches
- Indigestion
Improves
- Wrinkles
- Stress
- Immune System
- Mood
- Depression
- Stretch Marks
- Skin
- Anxiety
- Memory
- May Balance Hormones
- May Improve Fertility
- Sleep
Frankincense Benefits for Home
Topical: Frankincense oil helps to stop pains in the body such as inflammation and arthritis pains. It will improve your cold coughs and asthmatic coughs as well.
Aromatic: When diffused or inhaled it for an hour. It helps with meditation. It will loosen your stress, anxiety, and depression with will overall improve your mood.
Internal: This oil is an oil that you can take internally however not by itself. If not it can cause harm to your stomach. So, make sure to follow the directions carefully if it instructs you to take this oil.
Remedies
Pain – (add a few drops to the affected area & spine for your back)
Sore Throat – (dab on the skin of your throat & all around the neck)
Dry Skin – (apply to the dry area of skin)
Wrinkles – (apply 3-5 drops with a carrier oil such as coconut oil)
Warts – (apply directly to wart day & night)
Stress – (apply to temples & writs)
Strengthen Nails – (add 3-5 drops with Myrrh, Lemon, 2 tablespoons of vitamin oil & rub)
Reduce Stretch Marks – (add 3-5 drops with Myrrh, Grapefruit with a carrier oil)
Skin Toner – (apply 2 drops with Lavender, Geranium to 8 ounces of water)
Headaches – (apply to temples along with Lavender)
Arthritis – (rub directly to the area with Copaiba)
Indigestion – (add 1-2 drops to eight ounces of water))
Final Thoughts
There are many useful things to know about Frankincense essential oil. There are so many practical ways to use it in your daily life. What I love most of all is that this is a natural source to fix everyday issues we all face. You can grab an essential oil that can help you with a multitude of things and not just one.
If this is your first time here and you are curious about why I have decided to enter this exciting world of essential oils into my life. I will tell you all about it right here. If you want some more essential oil 101 oil knowledge then check this one out – Spotlight Copaiba. I love reading more about essential oil on Dr.Axe. So, if you would like to know more than what I have provided, you can defiantly check out that site I provided.
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