Description

Frankincense Essential oil, Botanical name Boswellia Serrata, extract from Frankincense's resin by steam distillation. The oil varies from colourless to pale yellow, with a clear, fresh, slightly camphorous penetrating odour.

Frankincense Essential oil Benefits Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Cicatrisant, Cytophylactic, Digestive, Diuretic, Sedative, Tonic, Uterine, Vulnerary.

Frankincense Essential Oil has among its physical properties, excellent effect on respiration, eases shortness of breath, then ability to slow down and deepen the breath and to breathe more slowly and deeply soon produces feelings of calm. The oil good remedy for catarrhal conditions and generally regulates secretions. Has a soothing action on head colds. Its particularly active with regard to the lungs, and is one of the most valuable essential oils for uses in respiratory infections. Frankincense Essential Oil is one of the best pulmonary antiseptics, calms coughs, and is indicated where there is bronchial catarrh, chronic bronchitis, laryngitis and helpful in clearing the lungs.

Use it in inhalations and baths is very helpful for people with asthma, because of the way in which it slows and deepens the breathing. Massage is the best form of the treatment, concentrating on strokes which open the chest, as this area is often constricted in asthmatics. It has a calming effect on the emotions, which can be seen as relating both to its use in the treatment of asthma, where anxiety is often a trigger for attacks.

Frankincense Essential Oil has an affinity for the urino-genital tract. Seems to have a helpful action on the genito urinary tract and may mitigate the effects of cystitis, nephritis and genital infections. Its astringent properties may relieve uterine haemorrhages as well as heavy periods and generally acts as a tonic to the uterus. Said to be of value during labour with its calming action and could ease postnatal depression. May also treat breast inflammation. Also soothes the stomach, easing digestion, dyspepsia and belching. Used in baths and gentle massage over the abdomen.

Treating Mental and Emotional Slows down breathing, producting feelings of calm. This tends to bring about an elevating and soothing effect on the mind. Its comforting and somewhat refreshing action is helpful for anxious and obsessional states linked to the past. Frankincense Essential oil has a calming effect on the emotions, which can be seen as relating both to its use as a meditation aid

Frankincense oil Effect on Skin Frankincense Essential oil was much sought after as a perfume, and used in cosmetics and medicine. It is particularly gives new life to ageing skin and reputedly smooth out wrinkles, and has a definite tonic effect, helping to restore some tone to slack looking facial skin, and slowing down the appearance of wrinkles. It may even reduce the extent of wrinkles that have already formed. The Egyptians also used it in embalming.

Frankincense oil is a real tonic to the skin. Its astringent properties may also help balance oily conditions. Fond to be effective against wounds, sores, ulcers, carbuncles and inflammation.

Well Blend with other Essential Oils Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Ginger, Pepper Black, Galbanum, Grapefruit, Lavender, Orange Sweet, Melissa, Patchouli, Pine, Sandalwood. The note is Low.

Frankincense Botanical Properties Frankincense essential oil comes from a small tree. When the bark is damaged the tree exudes a resin in drops and the oil is extracted from the resin by steam distillation.

100% Pure Natural Purity aromatherapy therapeutic quality Essential oil, no additive, no artificial color, no animal test.

Notes : The above information is only applicable for soothing conditioning, For disease treatment purposes, please consult doctor and professional aromatherapist.