Description
Frankincense is renowned as one of the most prized and precious essential oils. In addition to its notoriety in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians would burn Frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians also used Frankincense resin for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin.
This centuries-old knowledge contributes to the modern uses of Frankincense today. Its soothing and beautifying properties are used to revitalise the appearance of the skin and help reduces the appearance of imperfections when applied topically.
When inhaled or diffused Frankincense essential oil may support feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction and overall spiritual and emotional wellness.
Primary Benefits
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to:
- Calm the mind.
- Relieve restlessness.
- Soothe & calm nerves.
- Relieve symptoms of stress.
- Reduce symptoms of mild anxiety.
- Relieve bronchial mucous congestion.
- Reduce common cold duration.
- Clear respiratory tract mucous.
- Relieve cough.
- Reduce skin dryness other benefits.
- Antioxidant – reduces free radicals formed in the body.
- Helps decrease free radical damage to body cells.
- Relieve nervous tension & unrest.
- Relieve mild upper respiratory tract congestion.
Aromatic Description
Warm, spicy, clean
Collection Method
Steam distillation
Plant Part
Resin from Boswellia carterii, frereana, and sacra
Main Constituents
α-pinene, limonene, α-thujene
Cautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
