Frankincense essential oils are one of the best oils to rejuvenate the mind and the body. The botanical name of frankincense is Boswellia carterii. It also popularly known as olibanum. The Frankincense essential properties are that it is thin in consistency and is yellow in color. The Frankincense oil has a spicy, fruity and fresh aroma. The oil has great curative powers and has a wonderful aroma; hence it is extensively used in aromatherapy.
The frankincense essential oil benefits are immense as it has therapeutic, antiseptic, expectorant and astringent properties. The word Frankincense comes from the French word Franc that means flourishing. The frankincense essential oils were used by Egyptians as an offering to god.
Frankincense essential oil uses are also used as a face pack. Frankincense Oil was used by the Hebrews to ward off evil. The Frankincense plant is typically grown in the Middle East. The oil has a very balsamic, woody, pleasant and refreshing smell.
Frankincense is extracted by the steam distillation process. The bark of the tree is peeled off in thin strips. A milky juice is secreted by the trunk that hardens on coming in contact with air. This results in the formation of oleo gum resin. This resin is used for the extraction of oil by the process of steam distillation. The oil is greatly beneficial in relieving the pain in the body. The oil also helps to reduce the pain from rheumatism. A frankincense essential oil massage helps to rejuvenate the mind and the body. A good Frankincense oil massage helps to regain the lost energy of the body. |
