Description

Boswellia thurifera

Frankincense brings a rejuvenating and toning quality to mature skin. It has an antiseptic, soothing effect on the lungs and is very good for respiratory problems. It is said to ease shortness of breath in asthmatics. It is well used in meditation to regulate breathing and bring feelings of calmness and ease tension. It is also used in massage to treat dry and mature skin, some say helping to reduce wrinkles.

PRINCIPAL ACTIONS: TONIC, CALMING, RELAXING, SOOTHING, ANTISEPTIC AND ASTRINGENT.

APPLICATIONS: AGEING SKIN/REJUVENATION, STRESS, ANXIETY, ASTHMATIC & RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. RELAXES THE MIND AND SOOTHES THE EMOTIONS.

USE: BATH: 6 DROPS INTO A RUNNING BATH

MASSAGE: 3 DROPS PER 5ml OF CARRIER OIL

INHALATION: 2 DROPS ON A TISSUE.

BLENDS WELL WITH BLACK PEPPER, GERANIUM, LAVENDER, CLARY SAGE, LAVENDER, SANDALWOOD, PINE, NEROLI, BERGAMOT AND ORANGE.