Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense essential oil, with its grounding and woodsy aroma, has been prized for centuries for its spiritual and therapeutic properties. Its unique scent is known to enhance meditation and increase spiritual awareness, allowing individuals to focus on their desired potential. Beyond its aromatic benefits, frankincense offers a range of potential advantages when applied topically or taken internally.

Aromatic Benefits:

• Enhancing Meditation: Frankincense’s woodsy aroma is often used in meditation practices to create a peaceful and grounding atmosphere. It is believed to help individuals achieve a state of heightened awareness, making it easier to connect with their inner selves and spiritual goals.

Topical Benefits:

• Skin Health: When applied topically, frankincense essential oil can promote the appearance of healthy-looking skin. It is known for its rejuvenating properties and is often used to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tones. This makes it a valuable addition to skincare routines.

Internal Benefits (Frankincense Vitality):

• Supporting Overall Well-being: Frankincense Vitality essential oil has a spicy and exotic taste and carries properties that can help support overall well-being. When taken internally, it is believed to promote a sense of balance and vitality.
• Immune System Support: Frankincense Vitality essential oil is also thought to support a healthy immune system when taken as a dietary supplement. Its potential immune-boosting properties make it a choice for those seeking to enhance their wellness regimen.

Frankincense holds a special place in history and culture. It is considered a holy oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. In fact, it was one of the gifts given to Christ at his birth, as documented in historical and religious texts.

The use of frankincense dates back even further, as it is mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian scroll from approximately 1500 BCE. This scroll provides insights into the various uses of frankincense in ancient Egypt.

Young Living sources and distills Frankincense essential oil from the resin of Boswellia carteri trees located in northern Africa, near the Arabian Peninsula. It is important to note that both Frankincense and Frankincense Vitality are the same essential oils, but they are labeled differently to indicate their usage options.

• Skin Care: Frankincense Essential Oil is often used to promote healthy-looking skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles.
• Anti-Inflammatory: It possesses anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe minor skin irritations and discomfort.
• Stress Reduction: Inhaling the aroma of Frankincense oil can promote relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety.
• Respiratory Health: Frankincense Essential Oil can support respiratory health by easing congestion and promoting clear breathing.
• Joint and Muscle Support: When diluted and applied topically, it can provide relief from occasional joint and muscle discomfort.
• Immune System Support: The oil contains compounds that can support a healthy immune system and overall wellness.
• Meditation and Spiritual Practices: Frankincense Essential Oil has been used for centuries in meditation and spiritual practices to enhance focus and spiritual awareness.
• Natural Deodorizer: It can be used as a natural air freshener to eliminate unwanted odors in the home.
• Headache Relief: Applying diluted Frankincense Essential Oil to the temples and forehead may help ease occasional head tension.
• Anti-Aging: Frankincense oil can promote the appearance of youthful skin and enhance a healthy complexion.

• Skin Health: Frankincense Essential Oil is often used topically to promote healthy skin. It can help reduce the appearance of blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles. Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and apply it to your face.
• Relaxation and Stress Relief: Diffuse Frankincense oil to create a calming and grounding atmosphere. Inhaling its aroma can help reduce stress and anxiety.
• Meditation and Spiritual Practices: Frankincense has a rich history of use in meditation and spiritual rituals. Inhale its scent during your meditation sessions to enhance your practice.
• Respiratory Support: Inhaling the steam of hot water infused with Frankincense oil can help ease respiratory discomfort. This method is particularly useful during cold and flu season.
• Joint and Muscle Comfort: Dilute Frankincense with a carrier oil and massage it onto sore or overworked muscles and joints for relief.
• Immune Support: Frankincense Essential Oil is believed to have immune-supporting properties. You can diffuse it to support overall wellness.
• Oral Health: Add a drop of Frankincense oil to your toothpaste or mouthwash for a refreshing and cleansing oral experience.
• Scars and Wounds: Frankincense oil may help reduce the appearance of scars. Dilute it with a carrier oil and apply it to scars or minor wounds.
• Focus and Concentration: Diffusing Frankincense oil can improve focus and mental clarity, making it useful for work or study sessions.
• Natural Perfume: Frankincense has a rich and woody scent that can be used as a natural perfume or cologne.

Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution is not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.

Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.