Frankincense is from the Boswellia tree species which
grow as small shrub-like trees in dry climates; such as India, Oman, Ethiopia,
Somalia, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The resin of this plants has been used
medicinally and for spiritual practices for over 5,000 years, and with good
reason.
Frankincense which is often made into an
essential oil is used as an overall health tonic, as it offers benefits to our
body. One of its star functions is helping the body to optimally absorb
nutrients.
This essential oil has antiseptic and
disinfectant properties, and may help boost your immune system to more
effectively ward off illness. It can be applied to minor cuts and scrapes to
protect against infections, and it also functions as a coagulant to help wounds
stop bleeding. One ancient way of using frankincense to disinfect is to burn it
as incense and rely on the cleansing properties of the smoke.
This essential oil promotes relaxation by helping
to open airways and reduce blood pressure, and is connected to feelings of
mental tranquility, making it an excellent oil to use for meditation or a
de-stress massage.
The use of frankincense combined with regular
meditation could be very helpful in decreasing anxiety. To get the sweet,
earthy aromatherapy circulating throughout your meditation space, put a few
drops of the oil in a diffuser, or burn in an incense holder.
Other benefits associated with frankincense
include relieving indigestion, helping to fade wrinkles and scars and reducing
acne, few drops in bath tub, acts as a sedative (wonderful for insomnia),
awakens insight, soothes anxiety, anger and stress
Truth is, the benefit of
Frankincense is endless.
