Frankincense

Often called the “king of oils,” Frankincense promotes feelings of peace and overall wellness when used aromatically, while topical and internal uses provide modern health benefits.

Description

Renowned as one of the most prized and precious essential oils, Frankincense has extraordinary health benefits. In addition to its notoriety in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians would burn Frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used Frankincense resin for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin. This centuries-old knowledge contributes to the modern uses of Frankincense today.

It’s soothing and beautifying properties are used to rejuvenate skin and help reduce the appearance of imperfections when applied topically. As the king of oils, Frankincense is known to support healthy cellular function when used internally. When inhaled or diffused, Frankincense promotes feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness.

Primary Benefits

• Has a warm, peaceful, clean aroma
• Can help cleanse the skin
• Soothes and moisturizes dry skin
• Promotes a radiant, healthy-looking complexion
• Helps clean teeth and gums
• Cleans nailbeds for healthy-looking nails
• Maintains healthy-looking cuticles and fingernails
• Provides a warming sensation to the skin

Uses

• Add two drops to moisturizer to soothe and moisturize dry skin
• Add a few drops to a hot bath for a calming aroma
• Massage into hands and feet for a warm, soothing effect after strenuous activity
• Add a drop to toothbrush before applying toothpaste to help clean gums, mouth, and teeth
• Apply to cuticles and nailbeds to maintain healthy-looking fingernails and toenails
• Diffuse Frankincense during yoga or meditation to promote focus
• Diffuse Frankincense to encourage feelings of peace and satisfaction
• Take one to two drops in a veggie capsule to support healthy cellular function

Directions for Use

Aromatic: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Aromatic Description

Warm, spicy, clean

Collection Method

Steam Distillation

Plant Part

Resin from Boswellia carterii, frereana, sacra and papyrifera