FRANKINCENSE

FRANKINCENSE

Frankincense is one of the oldest essential oils and is used primarily in meditation to improve inner balance. Considered the “holy anointing oil” in the Middle East, frankincense has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It was well known during the time of Christ and was one of the gifts given to Christ at his birth. Anciently, the Chinese used frankincense to support overall health. Today, frankincense is still used worldwide for both its ceremonial and dietary use. Frankincense can be used topically, as a dietary supplement, or diffused.

FRANKINCENSE is also known as olibanum, and is a small, shrubby tree with white flowers. Incisions in the bark produce a milky-white resin that hardens into orange-brown “tears,” and the essential oil is steam-distilled from these “tears” of hardened resin. Frankincense has fresh, citrus, turpentine top notes and sweet, warms, balsamic, camphoraceous, wood-smoke undertones.  It blends well with most floral, woods, spices and citruses, also with patchouli, clary sage, rosemary, basil, vetiver and my favorite mix is with Wild Orange - protector on several levels.

Calming, Revitalizing and Uplifting- When in doubt start with Frankincense.  Good for children, seniors, elderly, pregnancy, transitions and enlightenment. 

Primary Benefits
1. Increases spiritual awareness and enhances meditation
2. Calms and soothes the body and mind
3. Comforting properties for mental balance
4. Excellent support for skin health
5. Stimulating and elevating aroma

Who Should Use Frankincense Essential Oil?
Anyone looking to enhance his/her spirituality and meditation
Those looking to uplift their mood or improved their attitude

Fun Facts
Frankincense trees grow out of polished marble rocks, without soil.

Frankincense is mentioned in one of the oldest-known scientific records, the Ebers

Papyrus, dating from the sixteenth century B.C.

Did You Know?
Frankincense, Boswellia carteri, is also known as “olibanum,” or “oil from Lebanon.”

Frankincense has a visual tightening effect on the skin and may benefit older, more mature skin.

Young Living has partnered with a supplier in northern Africa, near the Arabian Peninsula, as its primary source for frankincense.

Cautions
Keep out of reach of children. 
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.