Frankincense essential oil
€18,50
Ingredients
100% pure frankincense (Boswellia carterii) essential oil
Used plant parts
Resin
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
Oman
Aroma
Fresh, woody, slightly spicy, fruity, sweet
Volume
10 ml
In stock
Description
Frankincense
Origin and background
Frankincense essential oil is extracted from the tree Boswellia carterii by steam distillation of its resin. It is also known as olibanum. The word frankincense comes from an Old French expression franc encens, which means high quality incense. Old French word franc means noble or pure.
Frankincense has been used and valued since ancient times for its medicinal, cosmetic, aromatic, and spiritual properties. It is also known from the biblical stories that the frankincense, myrrh, and gold were gifts to the baby Jesus from the three wise kings. At that time, these three gifts were very highly priced.
Incense resin has been traded in the Arabian Peninsula for over 6,000 years.
Frankincense resin was brought to Western Europe by the crusaders from one of their expeditions to the Eastern Roman Empire, where it was widely used in church services.
Properties
Aromatic properties
The woody, slightly spicy-sweet aroma of the frankincense essential oil is mentally grounding, soothing, and relaxing without making you feel intoxicated.
It is used to relieve anxiety and stress. Supports spiritual and meditative practices.
Healing properties
Frankincense oil strengthens the immune system and supports and invigorates the respiratory tract - reduces swelling and helps breathe easier during the case of a cold. Helps with asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, and severe cough.
Because frankincense essential oil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, in addition to purifying the air, it relieves inflamed skin by reducing redness, swelling, and itching. Adding to skin care products helps reduce the first fine wrinkles, evens out skin tone, cleanses pores, and tightens the skin. Frankincense oil stimulates the growth of new cells, and when smeared on small cuts, it promotes faster healing. It also helps prevent stretch marks.
This essential oil is also used to stimulate blood circulation and relieve bloody periods. However, this oil should be avoided during pregnancy.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Suitable with all other oils.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
Additional information
| Weight | 40 g |
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