The magical use of frankincense oil

Frankincense plants can grow to 3 to 7 meters. Because they grow in arid and rainless areas with an annual rainfall of less than 100 mm, the trees are small and the leaves are narrow, rough and dry. They bloom white or light pink flowers. The native habitat is in the Middle East (such as Oman and Yemen in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula) and North Africa (such as Somalia and Ethiopia); frankincense is also produced in China and India. The smell of frankincense essential oil is warm and steady, with woody, creamy and slightly lemony flavors; the essential oil is extracted from resin by distillation.

Outstanding efficacy: Frankincense is extracted from resin, and the milky white juice that flows out after the resin cuts the trunk indicates that it turns yellow-brown after air oxidation. In addition to cutting to extract resin, the trunk of frankincense often opens naturally to ooze juice. In any case, these two situations are manifestations of frankincense self-healing (cracks, wounds), which also shows that frankincense resin has extraordinary anti-inflammatory, repairing and regenerative effects.

Frankincense is indeed a famous "rejuvenating" skin care ingredient. The ancient Egyptians have long used it extensively in cosmetics and facial masks to restore youth. Frankincense is also one of the important spices for making mummies. In addition to its sacredness and ability to "transfer and transform souls", it also has good antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Therefore, in skin care, frankincense essential oil is suitable for all skin and conditions that need to "promote cell regeneration", especially aging skin, dry and rough skin, wrinkles (including stretch marks), eye bags, scars, long-term wounds, etc. There is an additional benefit of using frankincense essential oil for skin care, that is, "emotional beauty" - while applying and massaging, slowly smell the warm and lasting scent of frankincense, synchronously organize the skin and mind, and obtain a multiplied skin care effect.

Essential oil treatment:

1. Respiratory diseases: 20ml of plant base oil + 1-2ml of wheat germ E oil (or cut a vitamin E capsule and squeeze out a small amount) + 4 drops of frankincense + 2 drops of lavender + 2 drops of lemon essential oil, mix evenly, and apply an appropriate amount to the abdomen, buttocks and inner and outer thighs every day.

2. Adjust breathing and improve respiratory diseases such as asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis. 20ml of body lotion or plant base oil (a small amount of sesame oil can be mixed in it) + 5-7 drops of frankincense essential oil, mix evenly, apply an appropriate amount slowly or massage all over the body, which can strengthen the throat and the entire chest to adjust rapid breathing and relieve tight chest. This formula can also regulate immunity and improve chronic inflammatory diseases.

3. Expel nightmares

Whether adults or children, dropping 1-2 drops of frankincense essential oil on the pillow can improve insomnia and dreaming.

4. Asthma 

(1) 3 drops of clary sage + 4 drops of cypress + 3 drops of frankincense + 5 drops of eucalyptus + 30ml of plant base oil

• Apply an appropriate amount gently to the whole body in the morning and evening, especially to the philtrum under the nose, throat, chest and upper back, back waist, palms of both hands (below the third, fourth and fifth fingers), the front 1/3 of the left foot (between the second and third toes) and the front 1/3 of the right foot (between the first and second toes); if the symptoms are severe, apply once every two hours;

(2) Choose 1 to 3 of the above essential oils:

• Make indoor incense (5 to 6 drops);
• Drop 3 to 4 drops of essential oil on a handkerchief or tissue paper and slowly smell the soothing and healing scent before going to bed or when an asthma attack occurs, and promptly and effectively relieve tracheospasm, breathlessness and anxiety; the simultaneous relief of symptoms and emotions of asthma patients is the unique advantage of aromatherapy;
• Add 10ml of warm water to a small spray can, then add 6-8 drops of essential oil and mix evenly, spray in the work and living environment, and spray in the bedroom and the fourth week of the bed before going to bed;
• Add 4-6 drops of essential oil to a professional humidifier to maintain the humidity of the air.