Thursday, August 09, 2007

Young Living Frankincense Essential Oil

The name Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) is derived from the Medieval French word for “real incense.” Frankincense is considered a holy anointing oil and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It was well known during the time of Christ for its anointing and healing powers (”. . . [T]hey presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11.) “Used to treat every conceivable ill known to man,” Frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times, and only those with great wealth and abundance processed it. There are over 52 references to Frankincense in the bible.

Frankincense is now being researched and used therapeutically in European and American hospitals and used with horses.

Frankincense (fact sheet)is stimulating and elevating to the mind and can help in overcoming stress and despair.

How to Use therapeutic-grade Frankincense

Diffuse (using a cold-air nebulizer diffuser is best) or apply topically.

May be added to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement. See Using Essential Oils to learn more.

Know the Essential Oils You’re Buying

Young Living uses only therapeutic grade oils. Perfume grade or poor quality oils may possibly be harmful due to unknown additives and poor plant or distillation conditions. US labeling for essential oils is governed by the Perfume Act, allowing labels to say “100% pure essential oil” and by law contain only 5% of any grade oils.

Properly distilled therapeutic-grade Frankincense should retail for about $100 for a 15 ml bottle… if you find it cheaper, you can be certain it is NOT suitable for anointing or ingesting, nor will it have any healing properties.

Buy organic therapeutic-grade Frankincense

The information found here refers solely to products from Young Living Essential Oils and is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. We urge you to do the health related research necessary to learn what is right for you.

Some Research

Michie, C.A., et al. “Frankincense and myrrh as remedies in children.” J R Soc. Med.1991;84(10):602-5.

Wang, L.G., et al. “Determination of DNA topoisomerase II activity from L1210 cells - a target for screening antitumor agents.” Chung Kuo Yao Li Hsuch Pao. 1991;12(2):108-14.

Crowell PL. Prevention and therapy of cancer by dietary monoterpenes. J Nutr. 1999Mar;129(3):775S-778S.

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