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Properties

Analgesic
Antidepressant
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Astringent
Diuretic
Sedative

Wellness Uses

Calm and Stress Relief
Cold and Flu Season
Emergency Salve
Immune Strengthener
Skin Care

Common
Health Concerns

Asthma
Brochitis
Dermatitis
Indigestion
Skin Disorders
Sore Throat
Stomach Ache

About Frankincense

see also this article on frankincense and cancer

Frankincense has been a part of religious ceremony and used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years.  One of the oldest medical documents known to man dating back to 1500 BC recorded the use of Frankincense oil by physicians and priests alike for the treatment of disease and illness. In the Holy Bible the reference to frankincense brought by the three wise men to the baby Jesus attests to the value placed on this oil.  It was of great value then and even now the difficulty in sourcing makes it one of the more expensive essential oils.  Gum resin from trees in Oman, India, Somalia and Yemen and other areas of North Africa yeild much of the worlds frankincense. DōTerra Frankincense comes from the country of Oman, the family is Burseraceae, and the oil is steam distilled from the resin tears extracted from the tree.

Typical Applications

Ancient ritual usage and modern research confirm that frankincense has relaxing effects on the human body including uplifting mood and heightening awareness.  These antidepressant properties can be achieved through various diffusion techniques and topical application including various forms of massage.  This oil is also well suited to help with skin conditions.  It is a mild oil that in most instances can be applied directly, if necessary.  Help with acne to wrinkles, cuts and wounds to reducing scarring are all mentioned by those that have used this essential oil.  Most practical for skin application is to make a 1% to 2% dilution with a carrier oil or a similar dilution in an ointment.