Frankincense (boswellia Sacra)

Frankincense (boswellia Sacra) : Frankincense has long been used since ancient times for prayer or enhance mediation and spirituality. Its very rich, sweet, warm with woody and resinous undertones calm and deepens breathing. It was one of the 3 gifts given by visiting Magis from the Far East to new born baby Jesus Christ and was used as an ingredient in the Old Testament’s times. There are many species of Frankincense grown but the Boswellia Sacra species is by far the most superior and most researched for its health and beauty benefits. Only grown in Oman, and regarded as their sacred homeland treasure, Frankincense Sacra essential oil is obtained by steam distilling the resin from the prized Hojari Frankincense. Frankincense is also a natural insecticide and was used in ancient Egypt to fumigate wheat silos and repel wheat moths. In ancient Egypt, it is used to embalm the dead. Mind and Emotions It has the ability to reduce anxiety, depression and stress without the side effects known in prescribed medicine. Widely used in massage blend to relax the body or assist in circulation and sleep. When inhaled, it has been shown to reduce heart rate and high blood pressure. Its calming grounding scent is conducive for meditation or to heighten one’s spiritual state. Health and Beauty It has been proven to have immune enhancing abilities including treating some cancers and destroying dangerous bacteria and viruses. Its antiseptic properties see it being used in natural oralcare products to prevent gingivitis, halitosis and other oral infections, as well as household cleaners. Frankincense oil can relieve pain and uncomfortable symptoms associated with menstruation and menopause by balancing hormone levels. It helps to regulate estrogen production and reduce the risk of tumor or cyst development in pre-menopausal women.