Frankincense carterii essential oil can be used to:
The word Frankincense is derived from the Old French ‘franc encens’ meaning high quality incense. It is also known as olibanum, from the Medieval Latin ‘Oleum labani’
meaning the gum of Frankincense. It was believed that the fragrance
produced when the resin was burnt not only soothed the soul, but would
also appease the gods and keep evil at bay. The Egyptians included the
Frankincense resin in their mummification balms for the symbolic and
preserving qualities of the various resins.
Frankincense has been said to be used for:
- CIRCULATION: Hemorrhoids and thread veins
- MUSCLES: Muscular Pain
- SKELETAL/ JOINTS: Arthritis; rheumatism
- URINARY: Cystitis
- REPRODUCTIVE: Period Pains
- NERVOUS: Depression; agitation
- SKIN: Cell rejuvenator, wrinkles, cuts, wounds, eczema, boils, pimples, scars, stretch marks (striae), skin ulcers, inflamed skin
- RESPIRATORY: Respiratory infection, catarrh, bronchitis, asthma, inhalant, coughs, colds, fevers, laryngitis
- OTHER: Safe oil for pregnancy
Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Camphor, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Pine, Sandalwood & Thyme.
