Something that has been used for thousands of years in the realm of therapy and healing
is aromatherapy; particularly, the use of essential oils.
Essential oils are made from leaves, stems and roots of plants that are well-known for
having health benefits.
You may have heard of the essential oil frankincense, but do you know what it is or what benefits
it holds?
This popular aromatherapy ingredient is used in cosmetics and in incense burners across
the world.
Frankincense has many other properties that you can benefit from:
Vulnerary
When diluted, frankincense can be used on cuts and wounds to heal your injuries faster,
as well as protect them from infection.
Frankincense can even heal internal wounds by ingesting the oil.
Respiratory Issues
Frankincense can help soothe a bothersome cough and rid your body of phlegm.
It can relieve congestion and help to relax your breathing passageways.
Therefore, frankincense can reduce asthma attacks and boost your immune system with
its antiseptics.
It can help to ease body pain, headaches, and toothaches, as well as regulate your body
temperature.
Astringent
Frankincense oil has many cleaning properties that can be used to clean and strengthen the
roots of your hair, lift your skin, strengthen your gums, and contract your muscles, intestines,
and blood vessels.
It can even help with preventing the loss of your teeth and hair, reduce the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles, relieve diarrhea, and strengthen your intestines, abdominal
muscles, and limbs.
It can even be used as a coagulant, which helps your body to stop bleeding after experiencing
a wound or a cut.
Immune System
Frankincense is very effective in killing germs.
The smoke and fumes from burning the frankincense plant can even kill germs and disinfect the
air where it touches.
Frankincense can protect any cuts or wounds from tetanus and any other disease.
It can even protect your internal wounds and prevent infections from developing.
Carminative
Frankincense can even help to remove gas from your body and prevent it from building up
in the first place.
When gas is removed from your intestines, you will also experience relief in stomach
issues such as indigestion, uneasiness, abdominal pain, and excessive sweating.
Tonic
Frankincense oil is considered a tonic, as it tones and increases your overall health.
All your major systems within your body benefit from this essential oil, including the digestive
system, excretory system, respiratory system, and the nervous system.
It also strengthens your immune system, which allows you to be strong and protected against
harmful toxins.
Cicatrisant
Frankincense oil is especially helpful in skin health and anti-aging properties.
When applied to the skin, or inhaled, frankincense can fade scars, boils, acne, and pox quickly.
This also rings true for stretch marks, surgery marks and cracks in the skin that are especially
common with pregnancy and the delivery of babies.
Digestive
This essential oil an even help in the way your body’s digestive system works without
any ill side-effects.
Frankincense speeds up the release of gastric juice, bile and acids in your stomach and
helps to move food throughout your intestines.
This creates an all-around improvement in your digestion.
Oral Health
The same characteristics of frankincense that keep your body free of infection can even
help in your oral health.
It can fight bad breath, mouth sores, toothaches, cavities, and any other oral infections.
You can find products on the market that include frankincense oil in their mixture.
You can even make your own toothpaste using frankincense oil and baking soda.
Likewise, you can make a mouthwash using water and peppermint oil.
Emmenagogue
Frankincense oil can help to delay menopause from occurring.
It can even help to reduce symptoms of menses and Post-Menstrual Syndrome.
These can include: nausea, fatigue, mood swings, and pain in the abdominal region.
Anti-Aging
Frankincense helps with creating healthy cells within your body, as well as keeping the existing
cells and tissues healthy.
That means that frankincense is great for anti-aging regimes, as it helps to remove
wrinkles around your eyes and cheeks, to eliminate sun spots, and to tighten your skin.
Diuretic
Since frankincense oil increases your urination and helps you to lose water weight, it is
a great diuretic.
It also helps rid your body of fat, sodium, uric acid, and other toxins, all while lowering
your blood pressure.
Again, this oil provides these benefits without any ill side-effects.
Stress and Anxiety
Frankincense oil even provides you with a feeling of peace and relaxation.
Therefore, it is very helpful in treating stress and anxiety.
It can even help you to become more insightful.
When you begin feeling stressed or anxious, add frankincense essential oil to a diffuser
or a vaporizer.
It will help you breathe more deeply, reduce your blood pressure and return to a calm state.
Uterine
A little-known fact about frankincense is that it can help your body to produce estrogen.
It also can decrease the chances of tumors or cysts from forming in your uterus.
Therefore, it is an effective tool against uterine cancer.
Frankincense is beneficial during pre-menopausal times, as well, since it helps to regulate
the menstrual cycle.
It can also treat other gynecological conditions in women.
Other Benefits
Frankincense can help with pain and discomfort caused by arthritis.
It can also heal wounds, boils, acne, insomnia, circulation issues and other types of inflammation.
It is important to note that frankincense essential oil should not be used at any point
during pregnancy, as it acts as an emmenagogue and an astringent.
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