It is inhaled for its sedative properties and earthy fragrance. It is known to enhance mood and combat stress as well as anxiety. Frankincense essential oil can be added to a vaporizer or a diffuser.
Frankincense Oil, known as a healing oil, has many skin benefits. Add a few drops of Frankincense to your usual eye cream or moisturiser to treat dark circles and dark spots on your face.
It is believed that, in spiritual practices, Frankincense's woody and earthy scents strengthen both intuition and spiritual connection. Frankincense is often used for root and crown chakra balancing oil blends along with Myrrh Oil.
Frankincense has long been used as a natural remedy to treat respiratory conditions including coughs, bronchitis, catarrh, and asthma. One of the best essential oil diffuser recipes for a cough is blending 3 drops of Frankincense oil, 2 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 1 drop of Rosemary oil.
Boswellia serrata has been used for centuries to help with inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and asthma. To reduce joint pain, mix a few drops of Frankincense oil with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil and massage it on painful areas.