Aromatherapy Frankincense Essential oil diluted 5% with Grapeseed
Bowellia Carterii
As this has already been diluted it can be applied directly to the skin.
Frankincense essential oil is steam distilled from oleo-gum-resin of the tree. It has a spicy, balsamic aroma.
Frankincense is a base note essential oil meaning its effects last approx 7 days.
In aromatherapy, Frankincense essential oil is excellent for tiredness, negative moods, lack of confidence and emotional turmoil. It can also help slow the breathing and has calming effect.
Frankincense Essential oil properties:
- Antiseptic
- Astringent
- Digestive
- Diuretic
- Sedative
- Tonic
Some traditional uses for Frankincense Essential oil:
- To calm, enhance meditation, elevate mind and spirit, releive nervous tension.
- Help breathing, colds, coughs, bronchitis, catarrh and laryngitis
- mature skin and scars.
- Wounds and ulcers.
USES: Massage, inhalation. Add a few drops of Frankincense essential oil to a massage oil to warm, relax and restore an overworked or over-stressed body. Massage on the scalp and temples to relieve tension headaches. Inhale it directly or add it to a relaxing bath to remove stress and sweeten your mood.
Frankincense essential oil emotional profile: for healing fears, grief, repressed feelings, self- destruction and dis- asssociation /disconnection.
Frankincense essential oil blends with: sandalwood, pine, vetiver, geranium, lavender, neroli, orange, bergamot, and basil.