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What are the uses and benefits of frankincense essential oil?

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Frankincense essential oil is extracted from frankincense resin. It gives off a warm, pure woody aroma with a faint fruity note, bringing a sense of relaxation and soothing unlike anything you have felt before. It originates from Lebanon and Iran in the Middle East. Recently, because of overharvesting, the trees have become increasingly scarce, and frankincense essential oil is currently extremely expensive. Besides its woody scent, it also carries a slight fruity note. The tree is as tall as an olive tree, and the essential oil is pale yellow in color.

 How to use frankincense essential oil


  1. Anti-wrinkle care: 2 drops frankincense + 1 drop rose + 10 ml jojoba oil - massage onto the face.
  2. Promote cell renewal: 2 drops frankincense + 1 drop lavender + 10 ml olive oil - massage onto the face.
  3. Regulate menstruation: 3 drops frankincense + 3 drops rose + 10 ml jojoba oil - massage the abdomen before and after menstruation.
  4. Calm the mind: 2 drops frankincense + 1 drop sandalwood - diffuse.
  5. Relax the mood: 2 drops frankincense + 2 drops sweet orange - diffuse.
  6. Frankincense blended with lavender can promote cell activation.
  7. Adding 4 drops frankincense essential oil and 4 drops sweet orange essential oil to 20 ml of base massage oil can help you release physical and mental tension.
  8. Air freshener for colds: add 1 drop frankincense and 1 drop sandalwood to 100 ml water.
  9. For pregnant women and newborns:
  10. From the 4th month of pregnancy, mix 3 drops frankincense essential oil into 3 ml of base oil and gently stroke the abdomen in a clockwise direction; this can prevent post-partum stretch marks.
  11. After giving birth, massage the abdomen daily with the above formula; this can restore the elasticity of the uterus and prevent post-partum inflammation.
  12. When bathing a young child, add 2-3 drops frankincense essential oil to the water; this can soothe the baby, fight pathogens, and make the baby healthier.
  13. Add 4 drops frankincense to 5 CC evening primrose oil and massage the lower abdomen; this can address heavy menstrual bleeding and prolonged spotting.
  14. Mix 4 drops frankincense + 5 drops sandalwood with a carrier oil and massage the face; this can smooth fine lines and rough, dry skin.
  15. Add 10 drops frankincense to a diffuser bottle; inhaling the diffused scent has a calming effect and can be used by people with autonomic nervous system disorders or those unable to relieve stress.


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