How To Use Frankincense Essential Oil

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Frankincense known by many from the biblical story is a highly valued essential oil by aroma therapists around the world for its internal and eternal health benefits.

Frankincense essential oil has many skin care applications and is often toted as an effective anti aging tool and can be used as follows:

1. To help heal or diminish scars, bedsores, or wounds add two or three drops to a cold compress and apply to the affected area. If you prefer you can add two or three drops to a cotton ball or pad and lightly dab and again directly dab on affected areas.

2. For skin blemishes or oily skin add one or two drops to a wet cotton ball and lightly dab onto effected areas.

3. To get a boost with anti aging rejuvenate your tired complexion by massaging with a mixture of an ounce of almond oil and two or three drops of frankincense essential oil.

4. If you suffer from hemorrhoids massage affected area with a mixture of two or three drops of essential oil and an ounce of lanolin (liquid).

Frankincense is also very effective in alleviating various health issues including:

1. For chest or breathing issues such as asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds, flu, shortness of breath or laryngitis use two or three drops in a diffuser, humidifier, or steam inhalation. Another option is to massage your chest and throat with two or three drops in a carrier oil. A steam inhalation or direct inhalation can also be utilized for nasal congestion.

2. Add eight to ten drops of frankincense essential oil to your bath water to improve circulation or help alleviating urinary infections. Utilizing a essential oil bath can also help menstrual issues for instance cramps, irritability and fatigue.

3. Frankincense essential oil is notorious for its ability to calm and clear the mind therefore it is extensively to facilitate meditation and relaxation. It is also recommended to help calm mothers to be during labor. For calming applications use in a diffuser.

Frankincense essential oil has always be thought to be worth its weight in gold in regards to the benefits it offers. It is a versatile essential oil and mixes well with many other scents so feel free to experiment.

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