Frankincense

Frankincense has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating to the mind. Useful for visualizing, improving one's spiritual connection, and centering, it has comforting properties that help focus the mind and overcome stress and despair. The woody, earthy, spicy, and slightly fruity aroma, is calming and relaxing which makes it the perfect oil for meditation. Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. More recently, it has been used in European and American hospitals and is the subject of substantial research. Frankincense is also a valuable ingredient in skin care products for aging and dry skin. The ancient Egyptians used it in rejuvenation face masks. Frankincense is mentioned in the Bible as one of the three types of gifts the wise men gave to the young baby Jesus of Nazareth and is referred to in the Bible over 52 times

++ Rub frankincense essential oil on the bottom of your feet to help alleviate nervous energy.

++ Diffuse to induce feelings of mental peace, relaxation, and satisfaction. Drop into your hands and inhale to help relieve anxiety, anger, and stress

++ Apply to the skin to promote quick healing of cuts, acne, insect bites, and boils

++ Add 10-20 drops into your face cream to promote healthy cell regeneration and keep existing cells and tissues healthy

++ Diffuse during meditation to release parts of your ego which hold us back from connecting with our soul, as well as feelings of unworthiness and insecurity.

++ Inhale directly from the bottle to help feel centered and grounded.

++ Rub Frankincense oil on the bottom of your feet to boost your immune system and help fight sickness.

FUN FACT: Did you know that Frankincense Oil was found in King Tutankhamen’s tomb in Ancient Egypt? King Tut died in 1323 BC!