Frankincense Essential Oil (2024)

FAQs

What is frankincense essential oil used for? ›

It is believed that its fragrance will bring good health, cleanse the home, and purify clothing. In Ayurvedic medicine, Frankincense is referred to as “dhoop” and is used to heal wounds, relieve arthritis, balance hormones in females, and to purify the air.

The carrier oils that can be used for frankincense are fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, and sweet almond oil. Some additional carrier oils that can be used are avocado oil, macadamia nut oil, grapeseed oil, apricot kernel oil, extra virgin olive oil, and avocado oil.

Dilute your frankincense oil in an unscented carrier oil, like olive or almond. Then, apply the oil to areas of your skin that are dry, irritated, or itchy to rejuvenate them. When applied to the navel in particular, frankincense oil is said to promote relaxation and tranquility.

Frankincense oil uses include in a stress-relieving bath soak; natural household cleaner; natural hygiene product; anti-aging and wrinkle fighter; relieving the symptoms of indigestion; scar, wound, stretch mark or acne remedy; natural cold or flu medicine; and relieving inflammation and pain.

By applying essential oils undiluted on the skin over time, your body can begin to trigger an immune response which can lead to sensitization. When you dilute your essential oils, you decrease the likelihood of this happening.

Frankincense oil has been found to have potent wrinkle-reducing properties. It stimulates the production of collagen, a protein responsible for maintaining the skin's elasticity and smoothness.

If you're curious about what frankincense smells like, most people describe its smell as earthy, woody, piney, or balsamic, and at the same time soft, sweet, and citrusy. Overall, it's a complex and wonderfully balanced aroma that helps calm the mind and soul.

It can prevent the production of inflammatory substances in the joints. Current evidence, based on four RCTs, suggests that it might have some beneficial effects in treating participants with osteoarthritis of the knee which might last for a period of time after treatment is stopped.

How many drops of Frankincense for pain relief? ›

A good rule of thumb is to use one drop of essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil for a 1% dilution. For a 0.50% dilution, because you cannot measure half of one drop, increase the amount of carrier oil used.

Frankincense oil blends well with citrus oils like Lime, Lemon, and Wild Orange, and other oils such as Cypress, Lavender, Geranium, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, and Clary Sage for diffusion.

Expectorant, vulnerary, sedative; frankincense can be applied 'neat' to the point, without a carrier oil. Frankincense lifts the spirit, thus it is good for meditation, and treating mental distraction or the feeling of being overwhelmed.

Frankincense oil has been found to have potent wrinkle-reducing properties. It stimulates the production of collagen, a protein responsible for maintaining the skin's elasticity and smoothness.

Frankincense aids Lung Qi circulation and is effective in the treatment of asthma, sinusitis and bronchitis, as well as Lung heat issues with coughing and wheezing. It invigorates the blood, and calms the Heart; anxiety, depression. It also reduces swelling and is an strong anti-oxidant.

Frankincense is one of the world's most famous resins, and yet many people are unaware of its spiritual power. Its fascinating history and mythical applications resonate with spiritual practices today – cleansing the aura, calming the mind, and enabling the deepest connections.