Frankincense Essential Oil Uses
Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. PLEASE understand essential oils are highly concentrated and many people have done serious damage to themselves by ingesting essential oils. I am not promoting or advocating for the ingestion of essential oils! Do so at your own risk as well as do your own research, and consult a physician when necessary.
Primary Benefits
- Ingest to support healthy cellular function*
- Aroma promotes feelings of relaxation
- Helps reduce the appearance of skin imperfections when applied topically
- Supports healthy immune, nervous, and digestive function when taken internally*
Frankincense is one of the most prized and precious essential oils due to its extensive health benefits.*
It was used anciently in everything from perfumes to lotions for soothing the skin.
Frankincense comes from the Boswellia species of tree and is native to Ethiopia, Somalia, India, and the Arabic Peninsula and has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese health practices.
It induces feelings of peace, satisfaction, and overall wellness.
This essential oil has soothing properties.
Rub Frankincense on your hands after a long day of gardening for a warming and soothing effect.
Apply topically to help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections.
Diffuse Frankincense during your morning yoga practice to focus your intention for the day.
Add Frankincense to a moisturizer to reduce the appearance of blemishes and to rejuvenate the skin.
When traveling somewhere dry, apply Frankincense to the cuticles and nailbeds to maintain healthy looking fingernails.
Apply this essential oil to the bottoms of the feet to promote feelings of relaxation and to balance mood.
After a day of outdoor activity, massage Frankincense into the hands and feet for a warming and soothing effect.
Frankincense promotes cellular health and can be consumed daily for these internal benefits.*
It may support healthy immune function and response.*
Frankincense helps to support the overall health of the digestive system and the GI tract.*
It may help to support healthy lung and respiratory function, especially when combined with citrus oils.*
It helps to keep the gums, the teeth, and the mouth looking clean and healthy.
This essential oil helps to support the health of the cardiovascular system.*
Frankincense is calming, soothing, and relaxing to the nervous system and supports healthy nervous system function.*
It may have cleansing properties and can help to protect against environmental threats.
Frankincense promotes healthy joint function.*
Frankincense can provide soothing support throughout the entire body.*
It helps to support healthy liver function.*
It supports a healthy musculoskeletal system.*
Frankincense may help to support healthy bladder and urinary tract function.*
Directions for Use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with fractionated coconut oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
