Frankincense Oil

1. Helps Reduce Stress Reactions and Negative Emotions

When inhaled, it’s been shown to reduce heart rate and high blood

pressure. It has anti-anxiety and depression- reducing abilities, but unlike

prescription medications it does not have negative side effects and does

not cause unwanted drowsiness.

2. Helps Boost Immune System Function and Prevents Illness

Studies have demonstrated that frankincense has immune-enhancing

abilities that may help destroy dangerous bacteria, viruses and even

cancers. It can be used to prevent germs from forming on the skin, mouth

or in your home. This is the reason many people choose to use frankincense

to naturally relieve oral health problems; the antiseptic qualities of this oil

can help prevent gingivitis, bad breath, cavities, toothaches, mouth sores

and other infections from occurring.

3. May Help Fight Cancer or Deal with Chemotherapy Side

Effects

Frankincense oil has been shown to help fight cells of specific types of

cancer.

4. Astringent, Kills Harmful Germs and Bacteria

Frankincense is an antiseptic and disinfectant. It has the ability to eliminate

cold and flu germs from the home and the body naturally and can be used

in place of chemical household cleaners.

5. Heals Skin and Prevents Signs of Aging

Frankincense has the ability to strengthen skin and improve its tone,

elasticity, defense mechanisms against bacteria or blemishes, and

appearance as someone ages. It helps tone and lift skin, reduces

appearance of scars and acne, and heals wounds. It can also be beneficial

for fading of stretch marks, surgery scars or marks associated with

pregnancy, and for healing dry or cracked skin.

6. Balances Hormone Levels

Frankincense oil reduces symptoms associated with menstruation and

menopause by balancing hormone levels. It can help relieve pain, cramps,

constipation, headaches, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and mood swings.

Frankincense oil also helps with regulating estrogen production and may

reduce the risk of tumor or cyst development in premenopausal women.

7. Eases Digestion

Frankincense helps the digestive system properly detox and to produce

bowel movements, reduces pain and cramping in the stomach, can relieve

nausea, helps flush out excess water from the abdomen that can cause

bloating and even relieves PMS-related stomach pains.

8. Acts as a Sleep Aid

Frankincense essential oil is useful in lowering levels of anxiety or chronic

stress that can keep you up at night. It has a calming, grounding scent that

can naturally help you to fall asleep. It helps open breathing passages,

allows your body to reach an ideal sleeping temperature and can eliminate

pain that keeps you up.

9. Helps Decrease Inflammation and Pain

Frankincense can inhibit the production of key inflammatory molecules

associated with conditions like arthritis, asthma, painful bowel disorders

like IBS and many more conditions.

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

A Final Word of Warning

Despite the versatility of this particular essential oil, it is important to never

consume essential oils internally. Inhale in the form of aromatherapy is safe

in certain situations, but it is always better to speak with an herbalist or an

aroma therapist before embarking on this sort of alternative treatment.

Also, due to high concentration of chemicals in these oils, undiluted oils can

bet very powerful and dangerous when your skin is directly exposed to it