Boswellia trees grow in African and Arabian regions, including Yemen, Oman, Somalia, India and Ethiopia. It is also known as Shallaki or Salai Guggulu in Ayurveda. Possessing a number of health benefits, frankincense oil is also used to make several perfumes, skin care products, and incense sticks. Frankincense comes from the Boswellia genus trees, particularly Boswellia carteri. The milky white sap is extracted from the tree bark, allowed to harden into a gum resin for couple of days, and then teared off into shaped droplets. Frankincense is traditionally burned as incense, and was charred and ground into a powder to produce the heavy kohl eyeliner used by Egyptian women. Today, this resin is steam-distilled to produce an aromatic essential oil with many benefits. Frankincense herbal oil has a woody, earthy, spicy and slightly fruity aroma, which is calming, relaxing and detoxifying. Frankincense oil has a variety of uses, both for its aromatic qualities and its potential health benefits. Here are some of the main uses:
1. Aromatherapy: Frankincense oil is commonly used for its calming and grounding properties. It’s thought to reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation, and improve sleep quality.
2. Skincare: It’s often added to skincare products for its potential to reduce the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and fine lines. It may also help with skin irritation or inflammation.
3. Immune Support: Some people use frankincense oil for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to support the immune system.
4. Respiratory Health: Inhaling frankincense vapor may help with respiratory issues such as asthma, coughs, or colds, by promoting clear airways and easing breathing.
5. Mental Clarity: Frankincense oil is sometimes used to enhance focus and mental clarity. It has also been linked to improving meditation practices due to its ability to aid in mental relaxation and spiritual awareness.
6. Massage: It’s often blended with carrier oils and used in massages to relieve muscle pain, joint discomfort, and even to reduce tension headaches.
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Frankincense Herbal Oil (CANADA)
The few health benefits of frankincense herbal oil are mostly attributed to its anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiseptic, disinfectant, digestive, diuretic and expectorant properties. It also has cicatrisant, carminative, cytophylactic, emenagogue, uteri
