Boswellia carteri
This essential oil is extracted from the gum resin of the bark of the frankincense tree. Its aroma is warm, rich, and slightly lemony. Most people recognize the scent of the oil from smelling incense and remember the biblical story of the three kings offering frankincense to the baby Jesus. The use of this oil dates back more than 4000 years. Both calming and uplifting, it brings reassurance and aids meditation. Frankincense has a powerful effect in clearing lung and nasal passages and can ease shortness of breath. It is also useful for sore throats and strengthening the immune system. In skin care, the oil has an anti-inflammatory effect making it an ideal choice for mature and dry skin.
Tag: Frankincense
FRANKINCENSE:
The scent of Frankincense is native to North Africa, it has a rich, warming balsamic smell, and a pale yellow to greenish color. Relaxes and relieves tension. Best used as a room fragrance. I use it as a body fragrance (grin).
The medicinal /therapeutic effect of this oil consists of helping to repair cuts and small wounds, it also helps with strengthening our natural immunity. Frankincense also helps with nervous depression. It can help clear a busy overworked mind. Good oil to burn for yoga and meditation.
Frankincense
MEDICINAL: Frankincense relieves menstrual pains, and treats rheumatic aches and pains. Externally it is used for liniments and for its antiseptic properties.
MAGICKAL: Frankincense is burned to raise vibrations, purify, and exorcise. It will aid meditations and visions. The essential oil is used to anoint magickal tools, altars, etc.
OF THE SACRED HERBS OF THE GODS:
Adonis: myrrh, corn, rose, fennel, lettuce, white heather
Aesculapius: bay, mustard
Ajax: delphinium
Anu: tamarisk
Apollo: leek, hyacinth, heliotrope, cornel, bay, frankincense, date palm, cypress
Attis: pine, almond
Ares: buttercup
Witch's Well 