Getting to Know Your Oils – Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense has been used since the beginning of time in spiritual ceremonies and beautifying rituals. Distinguished by a complex, woodsy and sweet aroma, Frankincense essential oil is known for its mental and emotional grounding qualities and is sought after for its beauty benefits.

Boswellia carterii

Botanical Family

• Burseracease 

Historical Uses for Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense was used in ancient sacrificial ceremonies and rituals because it was believed to help improve communication with God.

Interesting Facts:

• The Bible contains over 52 references to Frankincense.
• One of the oldest known scientific records dating back to 16th century B.C., the Ebers Papyrus, contains references to Frankincense.
• According to scripture, it was one of the gifts given to the Christ child.

Aroma and Tips for Blending

• Frankincense oil is distilled from the resin of Boswellia carterii trees located in northern Africa near the Arabian Peninsula.
• It derives its distinctive, rich, balsamic scent from the naturally occurring constituent alpha-pinene. 
• It is considered a base note when blending with other oils.
• Frankincense blends well with all other oils due to its enhancing and equalizing characteristics.

Uses

• Frankincense essential oil can be used for topical, aromatic, and internal applications.
• Frankincense for internal use can be found using Young Living’s Vitality line of essential oils.

Tips & Recipes for Using Frankincense Essential Oil

• Frankincense essential oil is gentle and safe for most people to use.
• We suggest applying Frankincense essentialoil with a carrier oil to help it stay on the skin longer and for a longer-lasting effect.
• Take advantage of the skin health properties of Frankincense oil by whipping up a batch of our Owie Ointment to have on hand.
• Calm your emotions and alleviate occasional nervous irritability by using Frankincense topically in one of our many roller blends which contain Frankincense. Try:
  •  Peaceful Roll-On Blend
  • Happiness Roller Blends for the Entire Family
  • 10 Soothing Diffuser Recipes for Stress Relief.
• Frankincense can also be diffused for emotional and mental grounding.
  • Try one of our Diffuser Blends for Peace and Contentment.
• We love using Frankincense in our “Inspired” Men’s Essential Oil Cologne and our “Warm Heart” Perfume Spray to create earthy, non-floral fragrance options for both men and women! These make fabulous gifts for Valentine’s Day or even Mother’s or Father’s Day!
• The beauty benefits of Frankincense – it supports and smooths the skin – makes it a natural choice to use in our:
  • DIY Frankincense Body Butter
  • Homemade Foaming Facewash
  • Moisturizing Hand Scrub.

Find all of our recipes using Frankincense essential oil by clicking here.

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