Frankincense Boswellia

Overview of Frankincense

Frankincense, derived from the resin of the Boswellia tree, has been a significant product in many ancient civilizations, including those in India, Sumeria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, China, Egypt, and Africa. Used for religious ceremonies and medicinal remedies, it has been known for its regenerative effects on the body and its calming effects on the mind. Frankincense has a long history of use in treating various health issues, and its physical and vibratory properties continue to support modern health practices.

Botanical Description

The Boswellia tree is a small deciduous tree, ranging from 2 to 8 meters in height, that grows in the dry regions of northeastern Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. It thrives in rocky slopes and ravines, with the resin of this tree being harvested for its powerful healing properties.

Biochemical Constituents of Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense essential oil is rich in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, which are key to its therapeutic effects. The major biochemical constituents include:

• Monoterpenes:
  • Alpha-pinene (35%)
  • Limonene (17%)
  • Alpha-thujene (3%)
  • Myrcene (8%)
  • Sabinene (5%)
• Sesquiterpenes:
  • Beta-caryophyllene (6%)

These compounds give frankincense its strong anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, and healing properties.

Key Benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil

Therapeutic Properties:

Frankincense essential oil offers a wide range of health benefits, including:

• Anti-depressant Effect: Helps combat depression and anxiety, promoting emotional well-being.
• Anti-infective Action: Fights infections and supports the immune system.
• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation in the body, aiding in conditions like arthritis and joint pain.
• Healing: Alpha-pinene stimulates the repair of skin tissue, promotes the healing of scars, and supports the skin’s protective barrier.
• Spasmolytic, Anxiolytic, and Sleep-facilitating Action: Helps relax the muscles, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality.
• Respiratory Benefits: Acts as an expectorant and anti-catarrhal, thinning mucus and clearing the respiratory tract.
• Immuno-stimulant: Boosts the body’s natural defenses and helps prevent infections.
• Urogenital Health: Supports the function of the urogenital tract and kidneys, helping combat cellular degeneration.
• Rheumatism and Joint Pain Relief: Helps alleviate pain and stiffness from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other joint issues.

Dosage and Usage

Recommended Dosage

• Local Application: Apply one drop of Frankincense oil on the tip of your index finger and massage into the affected area or on chakra points.
• Oral Use: Add one to two drops of Frankincense oil to a small glass of spring or filtered water, taken two to three times a day.
• Hydrotherapy: Add 15 to 20 drops to a warm bath (around 40°C) for a soothing and purifying experience.
• Aromatherapy: Place a few drops of Frankincense oil in a diffuser to purify the air and create a calming atmosphere.
• Massage: Dilute 10 drops of Frankincense oil in 40 drops of sweet almond oil or another high-quality massage oil for muscle relaxation and stress relief.

Warnings and Safety

• Not a medication: Frankincense oil is not a pharmaceutical drug and does not replace any allopathic medical treatment. It is non-toxic, non-addictive, and safe to use.
• Not recommended for children under 14 years of age unless advised by a healthcare professional.
• Recommended for people of the third age to support joint health, emotional well-being, and overall vitality.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Additional Information

Explanation of Essential Oils

The extraction of essential oils is rooted in spagyria, an ancient alchemical practice. Spagyria is the art of extracting the three principles of “body, soul, and spirit” from plants. The essential oil represents the “spirit” of the plant, known as the “Fire” principle. By distillation, we extract the most subtle, healing properties of the plant.

These principles—body, soul, and spirit—are present in all forms of matter, whether plant, mineral, or crystalline. In the human body, these principles correspond to the proton, electron, and neutron in the atom, highlighting the interconnectedness of life.