Frankincense is a treatment powder which is found from the Bosweilia tree. The tree is commonly found in Oman, Somalia, Yemen, Ethiopia and it’s also found in India. The frankincensepowder is made from the hardened and dried oleo resin from the tree which is its source. The oleo gum is usually obtained by cutting slits on the bark of the trees and this gum comes as a white liquid which oozes out of the bark of the tree when the slits are cut. As the fluid leaks from the tree it is collected and dried to harden it, this liquid which is sometimes called the frankincense tears is what makes the frankincense s powder.
This hard compound is whitish yellow having a tinge which is greenish; this is so depending on the Bosweillia tree variety it is from. They frankincensewhich is hardened have a pleasant smell, and when they are rubbed against each other the hard object gives the powder.
Frankincense has been used in china traditionally to do away with the pains and also to reduce inflammation. It has frequently been used to reduce pain for the people with arthritis and suppressing cytokines which are pro-inflammatory. The active compounds found in frankincenseinclude palmatic acid, ursane, oleananne and other important acidic components.
Benefits of frankincense
The frankincense powder is used in different ways depending on what one wishes to achieve or accomplish with the frankincensecomponents.
- This sap from which the frankincense powder is derived from is believed to be a core part of the trees immune and it is therefore said to have antibiotic properties as well as the antifungal characteristics
- Insect repellent properties are said to be found in the powder which is believed to contain resin
- Frankincense is believe to posses the anti-inflammatory properties with a combination which are very good at enhancing the immune functions of the immune system
- The frankincense powder is also good to the wounds and it is used as a herbal paste on them for the healing purposes
- The powder is frequently used in perfumes and also incense
- Frankincense incense is also resin which is from the Bosweillia plant has active ions which when they get to the brain they help in the relieving of depression and anxiety
- Congestion in the breathing system can also be helped by burning and inhaling the smoke from the burning powder
- The frankincense is used in the making of the frankincense oil which comes in with several benefits to
Skincare with frankincense
In the modern world frankincense is used in the skincare or as a cosmetic. This helps to rejuvenate the skin making it acquire a cytophylactic property which simply means that the skin is able to grow well and becoming tonic all over the body skin. Frankincense is also effective in healing sores on the skin, wounds and also the carbuncle. It goes further to reduce the scaring which is often ugly at the skin inflammation. The product which is used to take off the skin is the frankincense essential oil. This oil contains the following properties; antiseptic, cytophylactic, astringent, diuretic and very tonic. It is from these properties that frankincense essential oil is able to treat the skin disorders and also a condition which is called Ambroise pare. It has over the years been praised for stopping bleeding on wounds and even helping in healing. And what is more about the frankincense essential oil is that it helps fight wrinkles keeping your face away from it improving the quality and tone of the skin.
Side effects of frankincense
It has always been a caution on any drug that one should not take them without a proper prescription whether you are taking the herbs topically or internally. It is always very important to consult from a physician or a good herbalist on the proper prescription for taking them.
It is advised not to take the frankincenseif you are taking in blood thinners like the plavix, diarrheal, nausea and skin rush are the occasional side effects that have been reported. For the nursing and the pregnant mothers, it is important for them to check their doctors before they embark on taking the herbal drug or supplement.