Frankincense essential oil has been used since ancient times for sacred and medicinal purposes. Frankincense oil is typically sourced from the resin of the Boswellia carterii or Boswellia sacra tree. Also called olibanum, frankincense oil has a sweet, woody scent and is sometimes used to ease stress.
Frankincense promotes feelings of satisfaction, peace, relaxation, and overall wellness. It promotes cellular health and immunity and produces a healthy inflammatory response when taken internally (ensuring the Frankincense that you ingest is food grade quality) among other benefits.
To Supercharge your Blend: it is recommended that you add Frankincense to the mix to maximize the effects, as it works on a cellular level and allows the body to absorb the powerful effects of your blend faster and more effectively. Frankincense has the ability to penetrate cells and promote healthy cell regeneration.
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Health Benefits of Frankincense Oil
Frankincense health benefits are innumerable, so it is also known for its myriad of health benefits, some of which are:
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Prevents premature loss of hair.
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Helps fade stretch marks and scars.
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Gives relief of bronchitis and congestion.
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Boosts immune system.
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Effective remedy against stress and anxiety.
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Antiseptic and anti-aging properties.
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Aids in digestion and aids in urination.
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Relieves symptoms linked with PMS.
How to Make Frankincense Oil
Frankincense oil is manufactured by steam-distilling the raw resin. When purchasing frankincense oil, make certain you only select 100 % pure essential oil of the highest quality. Doterra and Young Living Essential Oils are two companies that sell Food Grade Frankincense oil.
Also, do not confuse frankincense essential oil with fragrance oil. Essential oils come from plants, whilst fragrance oils are generally artificially created and frequently include synthetic chemicals. Even though they smell good and therefore are typically more affordable, fragrance oils do not give you the therapeutic advantages of organic essential oils.
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Frankincense Side Effects & Interactions
Frankincense essential oil is very well tolerated, particularly when also compared to prescription medications. There are no reported serious side effects when using Frankincense oil to date, provided large quantities are not ingested as this can result in it becoming toxic.
It is rare for Frankincense oil to cause a reaction for people, however, possible reactions may include minor skin rashes and digestive challenges such as nausea or stomach pains. Frankincense oil is a known blood thinning effect, so is not recommended to be used by anyone who has blood clotting problems. It is also important to be mindful that Frankincense may have potential to negatively react with certain anticoagulant medications, again making it important to discuss use with a doctor first.
