Anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antiseptic, anxiolytic, anti-neurotic… according to Google, there’s nothing Frankincense can’t do. So what does the research say?
Most of us probably first heard of Frankincense as one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men. Lately, however, Frankincense has been hitting social media as a potential ‘miracle treatment’ for a number of ailments.
Frankincense essential oil is derived from the milky white sap of the Boswellia sacra and Boswellia carteri trees. These trees grow throughout Africa and Arabia, particularly in Yemen, Oman, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Frankincense is rather a trademark scent of Oman, where it is used for everything from perfumes and incense to medicine. Obtaining Frankincense oil involves extracting the sap from the tree bark. The sap is allowed to harden into a gum resin over several days before being scraped off. This resin is then steam-distilled to extract the essential oil.
Recent studies on Frankincense extract have elicited a number of therapeutic benefits – both real and potential. Here’s a quick glance at what’s out there…
It’s impossible to say yet whether or not Frankincense is indeed a miracle healer. However – its worth keeping an eye on. The research certainly looks promising.
It’s impossible to say yet whether or not Frankincense is indeed a miracle healer. However – its worth keeping an eye on. The research certainly looks promising.
The woody scent of Frankincense essential oil helps to comfort and soothe. Frankincense essential oil is frequently used in spiritual practice for improving mind-body connection, as well as for overcoming stress and despair. Topically, it’s believed to promote healthy cell regeneration and maintenance. Skin care formulations use Frankincnse to treat dry skin, reduce the signs of ageing and to fade stretch marks and scars. As an astringent, Frankincense may also help strengthen gums and hair roots, stop wounds from bleeding and promote the healing of cuts, acne, insect bites, and boils.
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