(Boswellia serrata)
Purely Essential 30ml Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) essential oil is uplifting, relaxing and clarifying with a sweet, spicy and incense-like aroma. It has a wide range of uses and benefits for health and wellbeing.
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Frankincense essential oil comes from resin of trees in the Boswellia family and has been used for thousands of years for religious ceremonies, perfumes, cosmetics, and for its many therapeutic and healing benefits. Boswellia serrata is native to India, Africa and the Arabian peninsula. It can be regarded as the best variety for topical use due to its strong anti-inflammatory properties and its many benefits to health and wellbeing.
Studies have shown that Boswellia serrata is an effective natural anti-inflammatory and painkiller, and can even prevent the loss of cartilage. It has been used to treat arthritic conditions such as osteoarthritis and rhuematoid arthritis, and for boosting the body’s immune response.
Frankincense essential oil can provide relief from coughing, cold and flu symptoms, and can treat excessive phlegm especially in the lungs. In addition, it can act as an anti-inflammatory in the nasal passages, opening them up making breathing easier, including for those with allergies or asthma.
Due to its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, Frankincense essential oil has the ability to eliminate cold and flu germs from the home, and has been shown to be a beneficial ingredient for natural DIY household cleaning products.
Frankincense essential oil has shown to strengthen skin, enhance skin tone, help support elastin and hyaluronic acid to improve skin firmness, and to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It bolsters the skin’s defence mechanisms against bacteria or blemishes, evens skin tone, lifts skin, reduces the appearance of dark sports, blemishes, acne, scars, stretch marks, as well as treating wounds including surgical wounds. Frankincense essential oil heals dry or cracked skin, reduces redness, has a soothing effect on skin irritations and helps relieve skin conditions such as eczema and contact dermatitis.
Research has also shown that Frankincense essential oil can prevent and support oral health issues such as bad breath, cavities, toothaches, mouth sores and other infections occurring from plaque-induced gingivitis. In addition to its well know anti-inflammatory effects, it boasts antibacterial, antiseptic, antimicrobial, antifungal and expectorant properties.
In aromatherapy, Frankincense essential oil has been shown to reduce heart rate and lower blood pressure. It has the ability to reduce anxiety and depression due to the compounds Incensole and Incesole Acetate which are found in Frankincese. It’s grounding and aromatic scent has a calming effect that can naturally induce relaxation and sleep. Used in a diffuser, Frankincense essential oil helps reduce indoor pollution and effectively deodorises any room.
Suggestions for Use:
Add 1-3 drops to diffuser or oil burner to boost mood and concentration, relieve stress and anxiety, induce relaxation and sleep, relieve asthma and cold and flu symptoms, reduce congestion and phlegm, and to kill airbourne germs.
Add 3-5 drops to a hot bath to reduce tension, relieve body aches and pains, and to nourish and moisturise skin.
Add 2-4 drops to 50ml of carrier oil of choice for a massage oil that promotes muscular relaxation, relieves sore and aching muscles and joints, reduces inflammation and helps heal damaged tissue at a deeper cellular level.
Add a few drops to your shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hand soap or DIY skin care products to enhance benefits and aroma.
For a natural air freshener, combine 5-6 drops of Frankincense essential oil with 3 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a spray bottle and shake well.
Mix 10 drops of Frankincense essential oil with 2 cups of hot water, 1 cup of white vinegar and ¼ cup of baking soda in a spray bottle and shake well to produce a homemade multi-purpose cleaning solution.
Do not ingest.
Avoid using near eyes.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep out of direct sunlight.
Discontinue use of an essential oil if you experience skin, stomach or respiratory irritation or discomfort.
