Frankincence Pure Essential oil. Botanic name Bosweilla serrata - Source India - 10ML
Frankincense has a woody, spicy smell and can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin.
Used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, frankincense appears to offer certain health benefits, from improved arthritis and digestion to reduced asthma and better oral health. It may even help fight certain types of cancer.
Benefits
- Stress relief.
- Immunity boosting.
- May prevent signs of ageing and help balance dry skin conditions.
- Perfect to use in meditation.
- Help boost immunity.
- Help balance hormones.
- Stimulate and improve circulation.
- May help reduce inflammation.
1. May reduce arthritis
Frankincense has anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce joint inflammation caused by arthritis.
Researchers believe that frankincense can prevent the release of leukotrienes, which are compounds that can cause inflammation.
Terpenes, including boswellic acid, appear to be the strongest anti-inflammatory compounds in frankincense
In one 2014 study, both oral and topical boswellic acid reduced cartilage loss and joint lining inflammation in osteoarthritis in mice
In humans, frankincense extract may help reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
2. May improve gut function
Frankincense’s anti-inflammatory properties may also help your gut function properly.
One 2017 study found that frankincense, in combination with other herbal medicines, reduced abdominal pain, bloating, and even associated depression and anxiety in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
This resin appears particularly effective at reducing symptoms of ulcerative colitis one of the main inflammatory gut conditions.
A study found that boswellia extract taken daily for 4 weeks improved symptoms in people with mild ulcerative colitis in remission.
3. Improves asthma
Traditional medicine has used frankincense to treat bronchitis and asthma for centuries.
Research suggests that its compounds may prevent the production of leukotrienes, which cause the bronchial muscles to constrict in asthma.
4. Maintains oral health
Frankincense may help improve oral hygiene and prevent gum disease.
The boswellic acids it provides appear to have strong antibacterial properties, which may help prevent and treat oral infections
In one test-tube study, frankincense extract was effective against Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a bacteria that causes aggressive gum disease.
In another very small study, participants chewed gum containing frankincense for 5 hours, with saliva samples indicating reduced numbers of microbes each hour.
The authors suggested that frankincense may decrease sources of infection in the mouth.
BLENDS WELL WITH:
Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.
