Frankincense oil has anti-inflammatory effects that can help to reduce joint inflammation in your body.
It has a woody, spic smell and can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin or can be taken as a supplement.
Frankincense oil is one of the many essential oils in the world. It carries several medicinal properties. Each essential oil has its own fragrance and health benefits. Some of the popular essential oils include rose, lavender, sandalwood, chamomile, jasmine and peppermint. Frankincense oil also carries numerous health benefits. It originates from the trees in the Boswellia family. In China, Frankincense along with myrrh is often prescribed as the traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of blood stagnation and inflammation diseases. It also helps in pain relief and cures swelling. It also may help in fighting cancer.
It has a woody, spic smell and can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin or can be taken as a supplement. It can be taken in a diluted form in which Frankincense oil is mixed with coconut oil, jojoba oil or almond oil. It is advised to use 1 or 2 drops of Frankincense oil per teaspoon of oil mixed. Always check for allergic reactions before using essential oils. Many people also include Frankincense oil in their nightie skin routine. This is how the oil can help us:
Anti-inflammatory: Frankincense oil has anti-inflammatory effects that can help to reduce joint inflammation. It may also help in curing arthritis. Several researchers also believe that Frankincense can prevent the release of leukotrienes which are responsible for causing inflammation. Frankincense’s anti-inflammatory properties are often considered a boon in reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis but nothing has been proven yet.
Stomach Problems: Frankincense also has properties to reduce symptoms of diseases based in the stomach which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The resin found in Frankincense is particularly effective in reducing symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Boswellia extract also has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects as proven before in rats with colitis. However, more research is still needed to authenticate the results.
Skin Care: Frankincense oil helps in improving the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Apart from anti-inflammatory properties, it also contains anti-oxidant properties. It protects the skin from damage and helps in reducing skin wrinkles. It enhances your appearance and makes you look young. It also can rejuvenate skin cells. Frankincense oil reduces the appearance of scars that do not change over time.
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