23/05/2020

FRANKINCENSE OVERVIEW

• Frankincense is made from the resin of the

Boswellia tree. It typically grows in the dry,
mountainous regions of India, Africa and the
Middle East. Frankincense has a woody, spicy
FRANKINCENSE smell and can be inhaled or absorbed
through the skin. It is also available in a
OIL special less concentrated formulation in
which it is steeped into a tea.
(OLIBANUM)
• The word Frankincense is from Old French:
franc encens “Pure incense”

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FRANKINCENSE OVERVIEW FRANKINCENSE - HEALTH

• Frankincense has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula for more than 6,000 years. • It has proven properties including:
Frankincense resin is used in perfumery and aromatherapy and the essential oil is • Antiseptic
obtained by steam distillation of the dry resin. • Anti-microbial
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-depressant
• Expectorant
• Immune-stimulating
• It is also useful in helping with insect bites, allergies and stress.

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FRANKINCENSE - HEALTH SUMMARY

• Laboratory research on human cells indicates that frankincense essential oil may possess
immune-stimulating and cancer-fighting properties that could aid in the protection against
breast cancer and pancreatic cancer.
• Several studies have examined its use for osteoarthritis and knee pain. A 2018 review of
published studies found the topical application of Frankincense Oil showed clinically
significant pain reduction in short-term use.
• In summary: Frankincense oil can be inhaled (via a diffuser, steam bath or simply as it is)
and doing so may help to stimulate the immune system, calm stress, increase mood, ease
depression and increase antibacterial and antiviral activity in the upper and lower
respiratory tract.
• It can also be diluted with a suitable carrier oil and applied topically to any painful areas
of the body (excluding sensitive areas!) and used to treat insect bites and areas of allergic
reactions
• This “Holy oil” has many great health uses

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TYPICAL
PRICE
$100 (15ML)