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Recent studies by an international
team of scientists, including researchers
from Johns Hopkins University and the
Hebrew University in Jerusalem, have
indicated that burning frankincense resin
helps alleviate anxiety and depression.
The University of Munich found the
anti-inflammatory properties of
frankincense very effective as a treatment
for joint pain and arthritis. Much like
arthritis, asthma is an inflammatory-caused
illness.
A paper from the University of
Tuebingen, Germany indicates that
boswellic acid, an active component of
frankincense, has been shown to act as an
anti-inflammatory agent in preliminary
studies. The paper further states that
boswellic acid inhibits 5-lipoxygenase as
well as cytokines, and is thus a promising
treatment for asthma without the side
effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs.
THEMEDICINAL
BENEFITS OF
FRANKINCENSE
Darby MaGaw
Frankincense is an aromatic
resin obtained from trees of
the genus Boswellia. In
ancient times, frankincense
was used to make incense. It
perfumed the homes of the
ancient Romans and Greeks.
The ancient Egyptians used it in religious
rituals and it later became a part of Jewish
rites and those of the Catholic Church.
Medicinally, frankincense was used to cure
vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and even tumors.
For centuries, frankincense has been
used to increase spirituality, mental
perception, meditation, prayer, and
consciousness. It is said to fortify and
soothe the spirit, slow and deepen
breathing, and encourage relaxation.
Drizzle a few drops of frankincense oil
onto a cloth, and press the cloth close to
your face while breathing deeply. You may
wish to pour a bit into a specially designed
essential oil diffuser that is heated by a
candle or light bulb and designed to
diffuse the aroma throughout the room.
Frankincense oil may help relieve
coughing and bronchitis. Place a few drops
in a bowl of steaming hot water. Position
your head a few inches above the bowl,
and drape a towel over your head to keep
the fragrant steam trapped. Inhale the
aromatic steam for several minutes,
making sure to remove the cloth or towel
and take a break if you feel overheated.
Frankincense oil may also promote the
healing of scars and the fading of stretch
marks. There are several ways to safely
expose your skin to frankincense oil, you
can add a few drops to your bathwater, to
face creams and facial toners, to body
lotions, and to massage oils.
To use frankincense oil to heal scars
and stretch marks, dilute a few drops in
some massage oil, such as jojoba oil, sweet
almond oil, or grapeseed oil, and rub the
diluted frankincense oil into the scar or
stretch mark daily. Avoid applying any
undiluted essential oils, including
frankincense, directly to the skin, as doing
so may irritate.
Frankincense has also been known to
treat lung and genitourinary complaints,
ulcers, chronic diarrhea, and breast cysts.
It's good for women during menstruation,
like the headache, nausea, stomach ache,
and heavy period can be relieved.
In China, frankincense is used to treat
gonorrhea and leprosy. It can also be used
According to an article published in
the U.K., scientists have observed that
there is some agent within frankincense
which stops cancer from spreading, and
which induces cancerous cells to close
themselves down.
Working with frankincense could
revolutionize the treatment of cancer.
Currently, with chemotherapy, doctors
blast the area around a tumor to kill
cancer, but that also kills healthy cells and
weakens the patient.
Treatment with frankincense could
eradicate the cancerous cells alone and let
normal cells live. The task that scientists
are now researching is how to isolate the
agent within frankincense which works
this wonder.
Some ingredients of frankincense are
allergenic, so you can't give a patient the
whole thing. The trials will take months to
conduct, and whatever results come out of
them will take longer still to be verified.
Take note: Boswellia extract is safe to
use and is not known to have any serious
side effects. Some people may experience a
rash, nausea, or diarrhea, although this is
rare. Effects of long-term use are still
inconclusive. There are no known drug
interactions, although research in this area
has not been extensive.
Don't take Boswellia extract
(frankincense) if you're pregnant or
breastfeeding, since its safety during
pregnancy has not yet been established.
Frankincense essential oil is highly toxic
and should never be ingested. Some
individuals may experience skin sensitivity
if they use it topically.
To ensure that you're not allergic to the
oil, simply apply a small amount to a tiny
area of your skin. Wait approximately
twenty-four hours to ensure that your skin
does not become irritated or altered. Z
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