Frankincense Oil 

I’m indebted to Frankincense Oil. When my RA was active and Russ was recovering from cancer, this was one of our health strategies. I would either diffuse it bedside or combine it with a carrier oil, like Almond or Coconut, and apply directly to my joints. Used in aromatherapy, Frankincense works as an expectorant to clear the nasal passageway, promote the relief of congestion, and encourage easy breathing. It’s sweet, woody aroma is sedative and enhances mood by diminishing feelings of stress and anxiety while improving concentration and memory. I like to either diffuse it bedside or combine it with a carrier oil, like Almond or Coconut, and apply directly to my joints.

Frankincense comes from the Boswellia tree, which produces specific compounds that have been found to have strong anti-inflammatory, and potentially anti-cancer effects. (Boswellia is an ingredient in my joint collagen supplement I take). But there are other benefits to Frankincense such as…..

1. Help reduce stress and negative emotions
2. Help boost the immune system and prevent illness
3. Help fight cancer and deal with chemo side effects
4. Act as an astringent and kill bacteria and germs
5. Protect skin against the signs of aging
6. Improve memory
7. Ease digestion
8. Balance hormones
9. Act as a sleep aid
10. improves inflammation and pain

You can add it to your bath, your cleaning products, your skin care…. it’s truly amazing because of its versatility. This is why it’s in my Top 5 Essential Oils!