Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil is definitely one that you want in your arsenal for your internal and external health.
This past week as part of the Continuing Education series I’m doing on doTERRA’s essential oils in the Healthy and Thriving Women and my team’s private Facebook group, I went through the basics, science, sourcing, safety, uses, and emotions of On Guard essential oil on FB!
Below I’ve recapped what we went through via podcast, video or blog post!
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BASICS OF ON FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Renowned as one of the most prized and precious Essential Oils, Frankincense has extraordinary internal and external health benefits.
In addition to its fame as a kingly gift in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians would burn Frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used Frankincense resin for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin.
This centuries-old knowledge contributes to the modern uses of Frankincense today. It’s soothing and
beautifying properties are used to rejuvenate skin and reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
As the king of oils, Frankincense is known to promote cellular health and immunity and can be consumed daily for these internal benefits.
It also promotes a healthy inflammatory response and acts as an overall tonic to the body’s systems, helping them function optimally.
When inhaled or diffused, Frankincense induces feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness.
• Known as the “KING of ALL OILS”
• Promotes cellular health and DNA integrity
• Supports healthy function of the nervous system
• Reduces appearance of skin imperfections
SCIENCE OF FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
The main constituents of doTERRA’s frankincense is a-phellandrenes, a-thujene, and Alpha-pinene.
From the Frankincense Essential Oil bottle I have, I was able to look up the chemical constituents and see that alpha-Pinene is 38.49% of the bottle and alpha-Thujene is 14.49%
These chemical constituents are monoterpenes which are metabolized quickly in the body, can be highly volatile, but fast acting. They also contribute to Frankincense essential oil’s renewing effects when applied topically and ability to support diverse cells in the body when taken internally.* The monoterpenes also contribute to the aromatic benefits of Frankincense oil, including its ability to promote relaxation and a sense of focus.
To learn more about the chemical constituents, go to the links below:
– https://sourcetoyou.com/results.html?LotID=163218a
– https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-research-news-chemistry-frankincense-essential-oil
– https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/spotlight-frankincense-oil
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Furthermore, the chemical constituents of Lemon give the essential oil the following properties:
– Immunostimulant
– Anticancer
– Anti-inflammatory
– Antidepressant
– Restorative
SOURCING OF FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Here’s a bit about where doTERRA’s Frankincense comes from!
SOURCING – Somalia!
“For thousands of years, frankincense resins have been harvested in Somalia from wild Boswellia trees like Carterii and Frereana. Boswellia carterii trees typically grow best in sandy soil, producing small resin tears. The resin tears from the Carterii species are some of the most commonly harvested types of resin, and usually have a very round shape. Unlike the Carterii trees, Frereana trees do not thrive on sandy soil, but need a dry, rocky climate to produce the largest resin of the Boswellia species.
Harvesting Frankincense resin is a delicate process that requires careful planning and precise skill and takes over five months to complete the process. Frankincense harvesters must travel long distances, leaving their families and communities behind. They often live in caves along the way as they harvest frankincense resins from remote locations. Once the tears are harvested, the resin is carefully cleaned, separated, and organized (by size and color) typically by women.
Despite the lengthy and difficult harvesting process, harvesters are often unable to sell their frankincense resins for a fair price. Because of the intense harvesting process and the lack of adequate payment, a large portion of the available frankincense trees in Somalia have not been harvested.
The doTERRA Co-Impact Sourcing Initiative provides frankincense harvesters with fair wages and on-time payments (including food and cash prepayments spread out during the year) by working around the layers of middlemen and instead working directly with those who harvest and sort the frankincense. This arrangement provides a much more stable and reliable income to frankincense harvesters.
doTERRA is also working with our partners to ensure that the cleaning and sorting of the frankincense resins takes place as close to the harvesting locations as possible so that these important jobs (typically held by women) remain in rural areas where they are most needed and benefit the harvesting families. Our initiative also ensures that these women receive fair wages and that they are able to work in more favorable working conditions. Along with these sustainable sourcing efforts, the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation™ has also funded the construction of two new schools for hundreds of students from harvester clans. For more information, see more here. These efforts are making a positive impact for improving the rural families’ livelihoods.”
Resource: https://www.doterra.com/difference-co-impact-sourcing-frankincense
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2R58k83-bw
SAFETY OF FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Frankincense essential oil is a very versatile and safe oil to use.
WHO: It’s great for all ages, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and even dogs.
APPLICATION: This oil can be used AROMATICALLY, TOPICALLY, and INTERNALLY and is “neat” – can go on without a carrier oil. However, I would recommend dilution and carrier oil for children.
Like most essential oils, try to avoid contact with the eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
DOSAGE: None – but dilute if necessary.
SHELF LIFE: Typical shelf life is roughly 2 years as well! You can look at the bottom of your doTERRA lavender bottle for the expiration date.
SAFETY PRECAUTION: However, be sure to keep OUT of the reach of children because even though it’s safe, we want to be careful they don’t OVEREXPOSE themselves to it. Also, if you are pregnant or under a doctor’s care, feel free to consult with them if you’re concerned.
Note – this information is just based on my understanding and is just for doTERRA’s Frankincense- you will need to do your research on other lemon essential oils.
USES OF FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Frankincense has SO many great uses!
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Here are some of its top uses:
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– CANCERS & TUMORS: Take in capsule with oil(s) that target area of interest or massage over affected areas
– SEIZURES & TRAUMAS: Put a drop under the tongue and apply along hairline
– ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, DEMENTIA & BRAIN INJURY: Use or apply under nose and back of neck, or diffuse
– DEPRESSION: Diffuse or put under the tongue to ease the effects of depression
– WOUND HEALING & WRINKLES: Apply to wounds or wrinkles to support skin regeneration
– SCARS & STRETCH MARKS: Combine with myrrh and apply to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks
– SCIATICA, BACK PAIN, & HEADACHES: Apply over affected area or take in a capsule to reduce inflammation
– IMMUNE SYSTEM & CELLULAR HEALTH: Take in a capsule or apply to bottoms of feet
– LIVER DETOXIFICATION & JAUNDICE: Take in a capsule or apply to abdomen or bottoms of feet
– AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS: Take in a capsule, apply to bottoms of feet and over spleen
– WARTS: Apply to site with oregano diluted
– CONGESTION, COUGH, & ALLERGIES: For gentle relief, inhale and apply diluted combined with peppermint and rosemary to chest and throat
– BREAST CANCER PREVENTION: Apply diluted to the breast to cleanse breast tissue. Apply twice per day for 30 days, 3-4 times per year.
– MEDITATION, PRAYER & FOCUS: Apply under nose and back of neck or in a diffuser
– EMOTIONAL BALANCE: Use aromatically and apply topically to get from separated to unified!
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Frankincense can also be found in In-Tune (Focus Blend), Past Tense (Tension Blend), DDR Prime (Cellular Complex Blend), Immortelle (Anti-Aging Blend), Balance (Grounding Blend).
It blends well with Blue Tansy, Copaiba, Lavender, Myrrh and Wild Orange.
Such a great oil to be used in so many different ways!
EMOTIONS BEHIND FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
I though in addition to talking about the basics, science, sourcing, safety, and uses of essential oils, I would also do a section on the emotional aspect of each oil!
This is taken from the “Emotions & Essential Oils: A Modern Resource for Healing” Guide – 4th Edition.
(Frankincense is also known as the “Oil of Truth”)
“Frankincense reveals deceptions and false truths. It invites individuals to let go of lower vibrations, lies, deceptions and negativity. This oil helps create new perspectives based on light and truth. Frankincense recalls to memory spiritual understanding, gifts, wisdom and knowledge the soul brought into the world. It is a powerful cleanse of spiritual darkness. Frankincense assists in pulling the scales of darkness from the eyes, the barriers from the mind and the walls from the heart. Through connecting the soul with its inner light, this oil reveals the truth.
Frankincense supports in creating a healthy attachment with one’s father. It assists in spiritual awakening and helps individual feel the fatherly love of the Divine. When one has felt abandoned or forgotten, Frankincense reminds them that they are loved and protected. While this oil is incredibly powerful, it is also gentle, like a loving father who nurtures, guides and protects.
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Frankincense shields the body and soul from negative influences and assists the soul in its spiritual evolution. Enhancing practices of prayer and meditation, this oil opens spiritual channels that allow an individual to connect to God. Through the light and power fo Frankincense, the individuals can draw closer to divinity, healthy masculinity and the grandeur of the True Self.”
TESTIMONIES OF FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Here are a few ways Frankincense has helped both myself and others:
1. Use it as my lotion with Melaleuca, Lavender and Coconut Oil
2. My husband used the same mixture above to help him with scars on his feet
3. Boost my immune system when battling a cold
4. Use to restore the skin and reduce blemishes
5. Research around its potential benefits to protect our cells
And so many more!
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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
