Frankincense
Boswellia tree
Frankincense essential oil comes from the Boswellia tree, native to northeast Africa and India. The tree sap is collected and processed into resin. Dating back thousands of years with proven antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties.
Frankincense resin
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BENEFITS
There are many proven benefits of the frankincense essential oil, which continues to be one of the most popular essential oils today. It can be used as disinfectant for its naturally antiseptic properties. It can ease symptoms of bronchial and sinus infections by clearing the airways in the body.
Its anti-inflammatory properties can help clear the breathing passages for those who suffer from asthma and cough. Frankincense essential oil can promote healthy cell function by improving cell and tissue regeneration and is ideal for boosting the immune system and overall health.
One of the most popular uses of frankincense is for skin health. It has the ability to rejuvenate the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars, and to preventing acne.
CLINICAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH
More and more clinical studies on Frankincense’ health and healing benefits are being conducted. Here are some links to individual studies related to skin benefits and overall health benefits.
(1) Xuesheng Han,∗ Damian Rodriguez, and Tory L. Parker | Biological activities of frankincense essential oil in human dermal fibroblasts. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5801908/
(2) Mark Barton Frank,1 Qing Yang,2 Jeanette Osban,1 Joseph T Azzarello,2,3 Marcia R Saban,3 Ricardo Saban,3Richard A Ashley,2 Jan C Welter,4 Kar-Ming Fung,5 and Hsueh-Kung Lin2,3,6 | Frankincense oil derived from Boswellia carteri induces tumor cell specific cytotoxicity. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2664784/
(3) Collection of studies at Science.gov
https://www.science.gov/topicpages/f/frankincense+essential+oil.html
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