Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense Oil  
(boswellia carteri)  

Potency: medium  

Properties: Frankincense oil is anti-inflammatory. It is high in sesquiterpenes.  

Color: orange and a little gold  

Scent:  pleasant  

History: Frankincense oil was one of the oils given to the baby Jesus by the three Magi. In the Biblical scriptures, it is stated:  Mathew 2:11 Presented unto Him gifts; gold, and Frankincense and myrrh.  It has been used in churches and temples throughout history for its potent purifying effects.  In the Catholic church, this is what the little boy who walks in front of the priest is burning to purify the cloud of negative energy of the people.  Frankincense oil is one of the first oils used in spiritual ritual.  During Roman times, it was customary to burn it in the funeral pyre at cremations.  Frankincense oil has been traded by many countries throughout history, and was worth as much or more than gold in ancient times.  

 Chakra Protocol  

Middle Chakras  

Apply one drop of frankincense oil to each of the back heart, and the front and back solar plexus chakras. 

Affected Bodies  

Physical:  

Frankincense oil helps purify the physical body and is a possible anti-tumoral.  

It is a respiratory decongestant, and helps to decongest the lungs and the sinuses.  

It is a muscle relaxant, and it rejuvenates the skin.  

Emotional:  

Frankincense oil is an antidepressant, which has an uplifting effect and is invigorating.  

Mental:  

Frankincense oil helps with clarity of mind.  

Spiritual:  

Frankincense oil is used to help people transition from the body more easily.  

Uses  

Cosmetics: Add 14 drops to one ounce of natural cream.  

Household Cleaners: Add 30 drops to four ounces of liquid.  

Meditation: Inhale frankincense oil before meditation.  

Purifying: It purifies physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  

Forms of Application  

Liquid/blend: Add 15 drops to one ounce of base oil.  

Spray:  Add 30 drops to four ounces of vodka or water.  

Inhalant:  Inhale to help purify the emotional, mental, and physical bodies.  

Diffuse: yes  

Salt scrub: Add 20 drops to one pound of salt.  

Financial: Use in spray to help purify a healing room, home, or office.  

Warnings  

None