Frankincense Essential Oil

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– Focus & Revitalising – Aroma: Resinous/Musky and Spicy Blends well with: Lavender, Orange, Benzoin, Lemon and Bergamot and more Country of Origin: India Ingredient: 100% pure ess ential oil Handcrafted in small batches in Singapore How To Use Diffuse– For its musky scent that helps soothe respiratory system Topical Application (Diluted)– Helps with skin dryness and oil production For more information, check out our Care Guide. Medicinal Uses Has a soothing and healing effect on mucous membranes, wounds and inflammation. Reduces swollen lymph glands in the neck stomach distress and eases digestive difficulties. Inflammation of the breast responds well to the application of frankincense oil. Respiratory Clear congestion in the lungs. Soothes respiratory problems such as colds, coughs, bronchitis, the flu, and laryngitis Eases shortness of breath and helps avert asthma attacks. Frequently used in Europe to treat reproductive and urinary tract maladies. Alleviates the discomfort of cystitis, genital infections, and kidney complaints. Beauty Benefits Dry skin and wrinkles Restores and rejuvenates dry, mature, and sensitive skin Smoothes lines and wrinkles Soothes and softens raw, chapped skin. Skin oil balancing due to astringent properties Accelerates the healing of blemishes, inflammations, sores, scars, skin ulcers, and wounds. One of the first botanical essences to be used in fragrances. It has a powerful fixative quality and it still used to add ‘staying power’ to perfumes. Emotional effects Helps to fortify a mind burdened with mental anxiety, nervous tension, panic, or stress. Revitalises both body and mind and relieves mental or physical exhaustion Soothes emotions, providing comfort during periods of change Promote an optimistic attitude to sever ties with the past that contribute to depression and hamper personal growth. Slows respiration Produces a sense of serenity. Eases hyperactivity, impatience, irritability, and restlessness. Helps to focus energy, minimize distractions, and improve concentration. Folklore and Herbal Heritage Has been associated with spirituality. Sensuous, spicy fragrance from burning frankincense wafted through temples in ancient Egypt. During religious rituals, Egyptians offered it to their gods in hopes of expelling evil spirits. Has been incorporated into incense in China, Egypt, and India. Worshippers in their cultures inhaled it to achieve deeper levels of meditation. A prized possession in ancient times, as valuable as many precious gems and metals. The Queen of Sheba, whose country was a main supplier of frankincense in ancient times, reportedly undertook a perilous journey to visit King Solomon in Israel to ensure his business. One of the first cosmetic miracle ingredient Proved so successful that Egyptian embalmers used it to preserve the bodies of dead royalty and rulers Other information Small, shrubby frankincense tree bears abundant foliage and white or pale-pink blossoms. Gatherers gash and peel back the bark, which exudes a milky white juice. When it comes into contact with air, this sap solidifies into tear-shaped lumps that are amber or burnt orange and range from about ¼ inch to 1.1/2 inches in size. Botanical name: Boswellia Serrata Extraction method: Steam distillation Steam distillation of the gum resin of Boswellia carteri or Boswellia thurifera renders a clear, pale yellow, or yellowish-green oil Show more