Frankincense

Description

Scent: Frankincense has a warm, woody, sweet, spicy scent.

Blends With: Jasmine, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Fir, Cistus. Lime, Lemon, Orange and other Citrus oils as well as Benzoin, Bergamot, Lavender, This makes it a popular element of many herbalists for various aromatherapy combinations.

Benefits:
Immune System: Oral Health: Astringent: Emenagogue:
Carminative: Cicatrisant: Digestive: Anti-Aging: As a Cytophylactic, Tonic: Diuretic: Respiratory Issues:
Stress and Anxiety: Uterine: Vulnerary:

Other Benefits: It relieves pain associated with rheumatism and arthritis. It helps heal boils, infected wounds, acne, circulatory problems, insomnia and various types of inflammation.

A Few Words of Caution: There are no known adverse side effects. That being said, frankincense essential oil should not be used during pregnancy, since it does act as an emenagogue and astringent.