Uses for Essential Oils~Frankincense

Most of us have heard of Frankincense and not in the essential oil form but from the Bible.  One of the three Wise Men presented Frankincense as a gift to Jesus the night he was born.  “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11 NIV)  Back in biblical times Frankincense was considered fragrant, rare and precious and to this day it still is.  Using Frankincense in an essential oil form has many benefits because of its many properties including anticatarrhal, anticancer, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antitumor, expectorant, immune stimulant and sedative.  Frankincense essential oil has many uses including counteracting Alzheimer’s disease, breathing issues, and concussions, as well as, improving vision, the look of scars and wrinkles.  With its antiseptic and anti-infectious properties it works great on wounds, fighting plaque and even getting rid of warts.  Many times you aren’t sure what oil to use for what, and so I always follow this rule, “When in doubt use Frankincense!” 

In your medicine cabinet, Frankincense oil can replace:

·         Tylenol or other pain relievers

·         Mederma or other scar reducer creams

·         Freeze Away or other wart removers

·         Neosporin or other antibiotic ointments

·         Abreva or other cold sore treatments

·         Anti-aging face creams

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Application Methods for Frankincense Oil

·         Applied neat (with no dilution) Dilute 1:1 (one part essential oil and one part carrier oil) for children or those with sensitive skin.   

·         Diffuse or inhale aroma directly

·         Place 1-2 drops under the tongue or in a veggie capsule and take internally

What’s even better? When using Frankincense oil there are no side effects, no drug interactions, it is all natural and proven to be effective.

Watch for future posts on “recipes” that use Frankincense oil, including an all natural headache remedy and an anti-aging face cream.  Need a recipe sooner?  Leave a comment and I will post one right away! 

What do you use Frankincense Oil for?