Extracted
from the resin of Boswellia carterii trees found in the
desert areas of the Arabian penisula and the desert areas of eastern
Africa, oil of Frankincense has been used for thousands of years. The
ancient Egyptians used it as an ingredient in cosmetics, in medicines,
and for embalming. It is also used as incense in religious ceremonies.
Frankincense
is used for in beauty treatments for dry and aged skin. It
may stimulate cell regeneration and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Traditional medicinal applications include wound healing and to treat
congested respiratory diseases such as asthma.
Dry
skin and wrinkles - add 3 drops of Frankincense oil to 1 teaspoon
of Apricot Kernel oil and massage gently into the face using short
upward strokes.
Stress
related shortness of breath, asthma - apply 2 drops of
Frankincense directly to your collarbone prior to a meditation session.
Let your breathing become slow and even. Relax your muscles. By using
frankincense in this way, you are training your body to relax whenever
you smell Frankincense.