Frankincense, sometimes referred to as olibanum, is a common type of essential oil used in aromatherapy that can offer a variety of health benefits, including helping relieve chronic stress and anxiety, reducing pain and inflammation, boosting immunity and even potentially helping to fight cancer.
Frankincense oil is used by either inhaling the oil or absorbing it through the skin, usually mixed with a carrier oil, such as an unscented lotion or jojoba oil. Itâs believed that the oil transmits messages to the limbic system of the brain, which is known to influence the nervous system. A little bit of oil goes a long way; it should not be ingested in large quantities as it can be toxic.
If youâre purchasing essential oils, avoid oils that say âfragrance oilâ or âperfume oilâ as these can be synthetic and donât provide the desired health benefits.
Instead, look for oils that say âpure essential oilâ or â100% essential oilâ for the highest quality essential oils.
If you’d like more information about Frankincense, there’s an excellent article about it here..
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