Frankincense has been used in religious ceremonies and for medicinal purposes for centuries. It was once considered so precious that treasuries were built to house and protect this valuable commodity. The Roman Empire once coveted the Frankincense trade so much that Augustus Caesar ordered 10,000 Roman troops to invade the region in order to control Frankincense production. However, the troops never made it through the desert and had to turn back.
Frankincense was of great value then and even now as the challenges of sourcing Frankincense from it's indigenous home continue to make it one of the most expensive essential oils.
Remember, it's critical that essential oils are extracted from their source gently, harvested at just the right time and, respected as nature provided it in order for any essential oil to retain it's greatest benefits! When you personally experience and reap the many benefits of doTERRA's essential oils that were carefully harvested for your benefit, you will know that every penny spent was worth it!
25 Ways to Use Frankincense!
1. Anti-Inflammatory: Studies show Frankincense has anti-inflammatory properties, much like (NSAIDS) like Advil.
- Combine Frankincense with Deep Blue or Marjoram to reduce muscle, joint and bone pain. Massage 2 drops of each with fractionated coconut oil into large joints like knee and shoulder. Half dose for smaller joints. Reapply as needed.
- Relieve inflammation in the respiratory system by diffusing Frankincense or inhaling vapors from a bowl of hot water.
- Place 2 to 3 drops of Frankincense under the tongue 1 to 2x daily for core anti-inflammatory reduction and nerve issues as well as overall health.
- Reduce gum disease, slow recession of gums by Oil Pulling with Frankincense. Add 1 drop ea Frankincense and On Guard or Melaleuce to 1 to 2 T. of fractionated coconut oil. Swish for 20 min, spit into garbage and brush teeth! Great practice and worth reading about {HERE}.
- Get rid of stubborn headaches by placing 1 drop of Frankincense on pad of thumb, pressing the essential oil on the roof of mouth and holding for several seconds.
- For Restless Leg Syndrome, apply 2 drops Frankincense with carrier oil to the bottom of each foot and massage each night.
2. Anti-aging: Frankincense is beneficial for various skin conditions including the lessening of wrinkles and reduction of age spots. Many have found a bonus side effect of applying Frankincense on the face, improved vision!
- To reduce fine lines around eyes, blend equal parts Frankincense, Cypress, Lavender and fractionated coconut oil in a glass roller bottle. Dab on facial bones surrounding eyes morning and night after washing face. Careful not to get too close to the eyes! Dilute with carrier oil if you have an accident.
- Apply Frankincense neat, (undiluted) to uneven skin tone.
- Add a drop of Frankincense to your moisturizer with every use!
- Apply undiluted to acne or occasional breakouts.
- Apply with a little fractionated coconut oil to wounds to reduce scarring. Great for stretch marks while pregnant!
3. Immunity Enhancer: Whether it be from bacteria, virus or external toxins that we come in contact with on a daily basis, we all need the immunity enhancing quality of Frankincense.
- Frankincense supports the production of white blood cells, especially beneficial after chemo treatments. Take 2 to 3 drops under the tongue twice daily, for severely depleted white blood count, drip and massage 2 drops of Frankincense with carrier oil along the spine and back of neck daily.
- Apply to temples for stress relief.
- Apply to the brain stem and neck 2x daily to help with depression.
- Add Frankincense to Breathe blend, massage on chest and throat for a persistant cough.
- Add Frankincense to ANY essential oil to ENHANCE that oils properties. Think of it as a "kickin it up a notch" essential oil because it is and it DOES!
While this is a VERY short list of all the benefits of Frankincense essential oil, it's a pretty good representation of just how broad and deep it's properties go. If I had one essential oil to depend on, Frankincense would be the one!
And last but not least, I can't say goodbye until I share doTERRA's fantastic offer for the month of December.
This offer is for absolutely everyone! From Customer to Independent Product Consultant and good thru December 31st. If you and your family members could benefit from this very special essential oil, please take advantage of this limited offer! But wait, there's another bonus!
When you make an essential oil purchase of 200PV or more and enroll as a new Independent Product Consultant, not only will you have your FREE bottle of Frankincense ($93 retail value) and wholesale pricing on all doTERRA products, you'll be sent a FREE copy of doTERRA's favorite reference book, Modern Essentials in hardback ($25 value!)
Please {CLICK HERE} for more information and a step by step tutorial to guide you through the online application!
Happy, Healthy Holidays!
Rebecca
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