Frankincense has many benefits for your health and peace

Frankincense is an essential oil that can be used for a variety of reasons for wellbeing which stands out from the rest. It is made up of elements called Monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes which are the most valuable elements of the oil. Other constituents include alpha-pinene, octanol, linalool, octyl acetate, bornyl acetate, incensole and incensyl acetate.

Monoterpenes are good for your health as they work in the liver and kidneys. They help lower cholesterol activity in the liver. Also, monoterpenes have antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, antitumour2 and expectorant properties. Secondly Sesquiterpenes may cross the blood-brain barrier which can help stimulate the limbic system. The limbic system is the emotional centre of your brain, and stimulates antibodies, serotonin, endorphins and neurotransmitters. All this makes you a healthier person.

Frankincense oil is nontoxic and generally won’t irritate your skin but it is always important to test it before using the oil undiluted straight on your body. It’s a good idea to dilute the oil with a carrier oil such as almond or jojoba.

What are the health benefits?

Some of the health benefits of this oil can include the speeding up of healing a wound, helping with the appearance of stretch marks, age spots and wrinkles. It can help to reduce inflammation and inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and bronchial asthma, it reduces stress hormones, boosts your immune function and it can help improve your oral health. It does this by preventing bad breath, cavities, toothaches, mouth sores and infections. Frankincense can also help to support women’s uterine health, by regulating oestrogen production and menstrual cycles in premenopausal women. It also helps remove skin tags, helps promote sleep, improves digestion, and helps with digestive issues such as chronic colitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Frankincense can also help with respiratory issues like the common cold, allergies, asthma and bronchitis. It helps as it reduces phlegm build-up and congestion. It may also help fight cancer.

How to Use Frankincense

You can use essential oils in a few different ways. You can apply a drop or two of the frankincense onto your pulse points while meditating or doing yoga. Frankincense can be used undiluted, but there are other oils that must be diluted with a carrier oil. If you have sensitive skin though always dilute the oil. Another way to use the oils is to add a drop or two to a teaspoon of a carrier oil such as Moringa Oil or Coconut oil. Or you can put a few drops into a bath and soak in it. Your body may also absorb some of the oil this way. To stop the oil from separating from the water and floating to the surface, mix the oil with a small amount of full-fat milk. You can also add a few drops of the oil to a hot compress or you can put the oil into a diffuser or vaporiser. Make sure you have one made specifically for essential oils and don’t add the oils to a standard humidifier.

Using oils can enhance your life in many ways. It can also add atmosphere and bring an aura of peacefulness to your home or office. Sometimes all you need is a bit of a lift or to set the tone. Nurture yourself with this delightful oil and explore what it can do for you.