Frankincense Essential Oil has many uses but some essential oils use to support the therapeutic purpose for the person. Source of getting oils comes from the sap of the tree and steamed distilled.
Frankincense
Frankincense derives from the term “francencens,”that means an increaseof quality in old French. In aromatherapy, Frankincense/olibanum uses and it is a communal sort of essential oil. Below are thebenefits of frankincense.
1. To help by reducing stress and negative emotions.
2. To help by boosting the immune system and prevent getting sick.
3. To be helpful for patients with DNA Cell repair or dealing with chemotherapy side effects.
4. To use for taking care of those harmful germs and bacteria.
5. To support the skin and prevent aging signs.
6. To use for balancing hormone levels.
7. To ease digestion.
8. To use as a sleep aid.
9. To help by decreasing inflammation and pain.
In Somalia, there is one type of tree which is Boswelliacarterii/Boswellia sacraand from its resin, we get frankincense oil. It grows in desolate conditions with very little soil in dry and that makes that diverse tree. Frankincense is allied with many different religions over the years especially in the Bible.
Reason to Use Frankincense Oil
To control the nervous system of the brain, we transmit messages through oil to the limbic system of the brain. Frankincense oil can be diluted with a carrier oil like unscented lotion or jojoba oil, You can inhale the aroma or absorb it through the skin. With only therapeutic grade oils..you can take internally (Orally) as well.
8 Uses of Frankincense
Let’s discuss different uses of frankincense oil.
- Stress Reliever
Frankincense oil is very useful to feel the calmness, relaxation,and pleasure. The best way is to relief your stress is just to add few drops of frankincense oil in the hotbath. This can fight with fretfulness by using it in diffuser to get relax anytime. The scent of this oil can work on tour intuition guts and spiritual association.
- Cleaning Purpose
Frankincense oil applies for killing bacteria and germs for indoor purposes. This is one of the helpful ways to sterilize your home or indoor surface spaces by usingit in an essential oil diffuser.
- Product for Natural Hygiene
Frankincense oil has antiseptic properties so this adds in any oral hygiene regimen. Natural oral care products have this oil with an enjoyablearoma. It works on tooth decay, bad breath, cavities and other infections. Using frankincense oil with baking soda can be your own natural toothpaste.
- Fight with Anti-Aging and Wrinkle
Frankincense oil helps to guard skin cell. It decreases acne blemishes, the appearance of large pores, prevents wrinkles and lifts and tightens the skin. This oil can apply on anywhere like abdomen, jowls or under the eyes. Six drops of oil get mixed with one ounce of unscented for skin use.
- Indigestion Reliever
Digestive problems like gas, constipation, stomach aches, irritable bowel syndrome, PMS or cramps can be treatedwithfrankincense oil. It works on digestion system to function properly. Use few drops of oil-waterto get relief.
- Irritated Skin Issues
It heals wounds and reduces the appearance of scars and dark spots sourced from acne blemishes, stretch marks, eczema and surgical wounds. Add few drops of oil in unscented base oil or lotion to use on healing processed skin.
- Medicine for the common cold
Frankincense oil helps to relief from coughing. It helps to get rid of phlegm in the lungs. It makes easier to take a breathby using this as an anti- inflammatory. It treats allergies and asthma. Just put some drops of this on a cloth and inhale it.
- Inflammation and Pain Relief
It helps to circulate blood in the body and reduces pain in muscles. You can massage with this oil on the painfularea, add few drops ofsteaming water and soak a towel in it, then place it on the painful part or add few drops on a clothand inhale it to reduce muscle pains.
Summary
It’s multipurpose oil. You can use it with other essential oils and carrier oils for different reasons. It has not proved that frankincense oil has any side effects so it is a harmless oil and quite valuable.
