Frankincense Essential Oil

Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil

Used in aromatherapy:

• Restores emotional balance to help overcome stress and despair;
• Relaxes the mind and soothes tension, allaying sleep disorders prompted by anxiety, and relieving tension headaches;
• Reduces respiratory ailments, helping to soothe inflammation, reduce excess mucus and clear the airways.

Applied Topically:

• Sebum balancing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial to resolve acne, eczema and general inflammation, plus promotes healing;
• Moisturising to dispel dry, flaky skin;
• Heals minor burns and skin afflictions such as scratches, cuts, sores and bug bites, and accelerates wound healing;
• Remedies fungal infections;
• Reduces the appearance of stretch marks, scars, and pigmentation;
• Combats ulcers caused by varicose veins;
• Relieves stiff and sore muscles and joints. Ideal for arthritis;
• Stimulates cell renewal and improves elasticity, plumps the skin and keeps skin looking youthful;
• Dispels dandruff, dry or oily scalp, soothes the hair follicle and facilitates hair growth. 

Note: Essential oils are extremely potent and must always be diluted in a natural oil (such as almond, coconut, grape seed, jojoba oil) before application to the skin, scalp or hair). Ratio: 1 drop to 5ml oil.
Do not ingest.

Application of Frankincense Essential Oil

For aromatherapy: add a few drops to a diffuser or oil burner.
For sleep disorders: use a diffuser; add to water and spritz on the pillow and sheets; apply topically to the soles of the feet, wrists and temples; or add a few drops to a warm bath.
For the treatment of fungus: topical application to the affected area.
For treatment of wounds: topical application to the affected area.
For skin and hair care: apply topically. Or add a few drops to moisturiser, body lotion, shampoo, etc.
For massage: 3 drops in 15-20 ml of base oil

Basic Properties of Frankincense Essential Oil

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, calmative, moisturising, mood stabiliser, sedative

Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Parts Used: Resin

Aroma: Spicy woody