Frankincense oil has been revered and treasured for thousands of years as a spiritual enlightener. Frankincense oil's aromatherapy benefits also include:
- Promoting youthful-looking skin.
- Encouraging uplifted moods and feelings of euphoria.
- Aiding in meditation.
What is Frankincense?
Growing sturdy and unassuming amongst the arid, rocky landscape of the Middle East and North Africa, Boswellia serrata has been a treasured tree since ancient times. Beneath its bark lies a rich supply of milky-white resin, which seeps through incisions in the tree in drops like precious pearls. These drops are harvested and stored in specially made bamboo baskets, which encourages the resin to harden, creating the orange gum known as frankincense.
Frankincense has been a symbol of spiritual enlightenment and meditative worship for thousands of years. It has been used in religious ceremonies, as offerings to countless gods and higher powers, as kohl that was used as black eyeliner by ancient Egyptians and for its wellness properties that make it even more of a valuable commodity.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense oil is an aromatherapy must-have. One of the most valued herbs in Ayurvedia, frankincense oil is celebrated for helping calm the nerves and uplift moods. Inhaling the soft, balsamic, camphorous aroma of frankincense may instill deep breathing and euphoric relaxation, making it a favorite for encouraging peacefully mindful meditation and eye-opening spiritual enlightenment. Frankincense oil is a popular ingredient in many facial creams and youth serums.
Blending essential oils opens up a world of wellness possibilities! Other oils that complement frankincense oil’s lemony-sweet fragrance include: amber, bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, cedarwood, fir needle, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon, myrrh, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, pine, rosewood, sandalwood, spruce, vetiver, and ylang ylang oils.
Piping Rock's pure Frankincense Oil is available in 1/2 oz., 2 oz. & 16 oz. bottles.
Frankincense Oil Directions for Use
Add 3-5 drops of Frankincense Oil to a diffuser or vaporizer, to a bowl of steaming water or a hot bath to fill a room with its sweet scent. To use topically, add ~5 drops of Frankincense Oil to ~10 mL of any Piping Rock carrier oil.
Frankincense Oil is for external use only and should be diluted in a carrier oil such as sweet almond, jojoba, grapeseed or avocado oil before being used topically. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Always consult your trusted physician before adding any essential oil to your regimen, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications. Discontinue use and alert your doctor should an adverse reaction occur. Keep out of reach of children and away from eyes and mouth. Essential oils are flammable.
