• Very valuable in cosmetics due to its natural lifting effect and correction of wrinkles
• It has calming effect, reduces anxiety, depression, nervous tension, headaches and insomnia
• Soothes inflammatory processes in case of Crone disease, ulcerous colitis and arthritis
• Boosts immunity by stimulation of leukocytes
• Removes signs of exhaustion thanks to the presence of boswellic acid
• Mucolytic and expectorant effects make this oil a perfect choice for all types of respiratory infections
• It has a sweet, warm and deep fragrance which stimulates  good spirits and relaxes. It is perfect for meditation

Divine oil

Frankincense is the resin of Bosvellia tree which grows in North Africa, the Middle East and some parts of Asia. Frankincense oil is made by steam distillation of dry resin. Aromatic frankincense resin has been well known for over 5000 years. It was initially used for smoking in religious ceremonies of ancient people.  Even Hippocrates recommended chewing of frankincense with honey to fight cough and lung diseases. Arab physicians used  frankincense to stop bleeding from wounds and to heal wounds.  Frankincense is found in the tomb of Tutankhamen and is also mentioned in the story about the birth of Jesus Christ, as a gift from one of the wise men who came to see the born savior. One of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra’s beauty secrets was exactly the frankincense oil thanks to which her face looked eternally young and immortal. Since it is not possible to raise because it grows only on its own habitat, frankincense is very valuable nowadays as well. Scientists keep discovering new medical benefits of this substance. That explains the fact that frankincense was once worth as much as gold.

Use of frankincense in contemporary medicine

The secret of healing properties of aromatic resin and frankincense oil lies in boswellic acid. Initial clinical studies on humans show convincing results and confirm benefits of traditional use of frankincense. Frankincense extracts helped patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, Crone disease, ulcerous colitis and asthma. Boswellic acid, one of the main components of frankincense, has anti-cancerous effects. It works through several mechanisms to protect proliferation of cancer cells. Numerous experiments did not show any significant side effects. New toxicological and safety studies confirmed that frankincense extracts are safe in  cases of both, external and internal use.