Frankincense: The King of Oils
One of the three gifts of the Magi, Frankincense has been called "The King of Oils" for its precious and powerful properties. It is sourced from the skilled tribal growers of Somalia and distilled from the sap of the boswellia serrata tree. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-tumor, and anti-aging properties and enhances the action of every other oil.
It is especially nourishing of skin, nail, and nerve tissue. These are some of the ways I have used this most precious oil in my everyday life:
- Place under tongue or apply to affected area with a carrier oil to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Take internally every day to protect cells and help them to function and reproduce properly.
- Layer with lavender to soothe minor skin irritations.
- Combine with a carrier oil and layer with Deep Blue rub to relieve aches and pains.
- Layer with melaleuca oil to condition and control fungal growth on skin and nails.
- Layer with melaleuca to control skin blemishes.
- Apply topically with a carrier oil to protect skin from the aging process.
- Apply to spine to tone and encourage healthy function and repair of nerve tissue.
- Combine in a capsule to make a "flu bomb" recipe.
- Mix it with Peppermint, Lemongrass, and Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing "nerve blend" to calm nerve pain from back surgery.
Frankincense is a staple of my oil rack and a must-have oil. I use it all the time!
Happy Oiling!
Give the Gift of Soothing Homemade Lip Balms...
1 Tbsp virgin coconut oil
14 drops of Essential Oils of Choice (see below)
In small pot or container, melt coconut oil, beeswax, and Shea butter over low, gentle heat. Add essential oils (two flavors to choose from below) and stir with toothpick. Use a glass pipette to transfer mixture to lip balm containers. Cool to room temperature.
Gingerbread Cookie:
6 drops ginger oil
4 drops clove oil
2 drops cinnamon oil
2 drops vanilla extract
---OR---
Lavender Mint:
7 drops peppermint OR spearmint oil**
7 drops lavender oil
