Frankincense oil heals the brain, the stomach helps with oncological diseases and much more.
Medicinal incense or from the church?
Tried and tested recipes with incense for drinking.
White Frankincense is the highest quality resin extracted from the Boswellia tree. It is mainly used for treatment – internally and externally.
It is also marketed as Arabic, Omani incense.
In churches, incense is used with cheaper yellow incense, which has impurities.
There are also expensive types of ecclesiastical incense (bishop’s incense), but these are mixtures with an enhanced aroma.
When burning, incense releases a psychoactive ingredient, which is why it participates in religious services.
It would lead to euphoria if it were more concentrated. The remaining components – resins and essential oils – are powerfully healing.
Boswellia resin has been treated for more than 2000 years. Today we use several medicinal forms (table).
Processed healing incense
Powdered pure incense without impurities, diluted with drink or honey for easier swallowing
Tincture spirit extract of frankincense prepared in a ratio of 1:2 frankincense to spirit
Melted incense oil mixed with petroleum jelly in a ratio of 1:10 incense to base oil
Oil extracted in industrial conditions essential ingredient of frankincense, pharmacy product
On a grain , a small piece of incense is swallowed without chewing and applied to decayed teeth
Frankincense extract capsules as food. supplement
Benefits of white incense for drinking
Frankincense heals the soul and body. Heals the liver, removes gallstones and kidney stones, restores after radiotherapy.
When heated, it emits steam that heals the mental and emotional sphere, soothes and relieves pain. Homes, water, human and animal bodies are purified with incense.
Boswellia resin is not pharmacopoeial – it is not recognized by official medicine, therefore its products are called nutritional supplements. But there is no doubt about some of her qualities:
Strengthens and regulates the nervous system and psyche;
Starts a cell renewal process;
Soothes inflammation and stops the process;
Kills harmful microorganisms;
Increases joint mobility in rheumatism;
Suppresses tumors in the intestines and pancreas;
Regenerates the uterus and liver;
Treats pain of any kind, headache.
Frankincense helps with lung, tonsils, enlarged thyroid gland. Treats runny nose, cough, sore throat, colds, reduces fever.
When rubbed with frankincense ointment, the joints, muscles and tendons are relaxed and pain-free. Strengthens the uterus and normalizes the cycle. Heals canker sores, eliminates bad breath and bleeding in the mouth.
White and yellow incense
It is impossible to list all pathologies for which white incense is indicated. Check for your disease, maybe the resin will be beneficial for it too.
Frankincense essential oil
It is called the “queen of oils”, one of the best essential substances. In the Middle East, it has been used for millennia as an oil. Supports spiritual work – visualizations, channeling. In aromatherapy, it is great for calming, overcoming stress and despair, reducing outbursts of anxiety and anger.
Applied externally , the oil regenerates tissues, hydrates the skin, fights signs of aging, reduces stretch marks and scars. Strengthens the gums and hair, stops the bleeding of wounds, accelerates the closing of incisions, pimples, insect bites, purulent formations.
Frankincense essential oil is drunk or dripped directly into the mouth. But not all oils sold are purified enough for internal use (read what the label says).
Some extracts are intended for aromatherapy, massage and inhalation, which is why they are cheaper.
Internally, the oil acts against inflammation, as an antiseptic, disinfectant, diuretic, as an expectorant and astringent. It tones and favors all systems – digestion, respiration, excretion. Supports metabolism and immunity.
The oil is a yellowish liquid with a pronounced aroma
Where is it taken from?
A quality essential product is expensive because it is potable. They stock it in pharmacies, pharmacy sites and organic stores.
Oils for external use are more likely to be classified as cosmetic products. We find them in drugstores, perfumeries, cosmetic and organic stores and their online equivalents.
The oil is sold in miniature bottles of 1, 5 or 10 ml.
Medicinal incense capsules
Frankincense extract is used in the therapy of neuroses, insomnia, stress and other psychological disorders. Improves blood supply to the joints, relieves joint pathologies, has a beneficial effect on muscles, cartilage, tendons and cr. dishes.
Frankincense is more effective in high concentrations, which is why capsules with a concentrated and high-dose composition have been created today. The traditional daily dose is 1-2 capsules. They can be drunk for tone, energy, stamina, concentration, cleansing, bowel regulation and brain fogging.
In some supplements, frankincense is combined with other actives that enhance its meaning.
Indian incense
Frankincense is a lung antiseptic and joint remedy. It is obtained from plants in the mountainous regions of India. The resin is of low quality in terms of its aroma, but it is used in medicine because of the content of the so-called boswellian kna.
Only experts can distinguish Indian from other types of incense visually
Frankincense is prized for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is particularly powerful in relation to the respiratory system. He knows how to quickly expectorate and make breathing difficult. In aromatherapy, it is used for soothing, warming and as an antiseptic for the air.
In the human body, it works particularly well on the bladder, blood circulation, nasopharynx and respiratory organs . It is preferred for runny nose, inflamed sinuses and tonsils, for spastic inflammatory processes in the bronchi and lungs . It has an antiasthmatic effect. Optimizes oxygen saturation of tissues.
Another specific direction of the Indian variety is optimizing the natural lymphatic drainage and preventing lymphatic stagnation and enlargement of lymph nodes.
Indian frankincense is preferred for rheumatism, etc. inflammation of the joints, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis , to facilitate the access of blood to diseased joints and tissues.
Specific applications: in skin pathologies, syphilis.
According to the Indians, their incense is more effective and less toxic than ketoprofen, aspirin, indomethacin used in rheumatism. Drinking Indian frankincense for 3 months gives a visible reduction in swelling and pain sensations.
A special effect is noted on the joints of the knees, hips, calves and back, covered by degenerative processes.
Frankincense oil
There are two types of frankincense oils – essential and oil extracted from frankincense. The first type is produced industrially by steam distillation, and the second type is not sold, but we can make it at home.
An oil extract is prepared by soaking incense in a non-volatile solvent – vegetable oils and animal fats. They extract the therapeutic compounds from the oils. They are easy and simple to make and safe. They are used as medicines and in cosmetics.
The mixture of oils and resins is universal . It is good enough for all areas in which essential oils are also applied.
Nut oils (almond, macadamia), coconut oil, exotic oils (argan, grape seed) are used to dissolve incense . Maybe jojoba if we’re not going to drink extract. The simple way is to take oil or olive oil, although the latter often has a bitter taste. However, olive oil is an ideal carrier and solvent.
Choose an oil according to your purpose and add vitamin E to extend the shelf life of your homemade product.
How is it done:
Grind a piece of incense (this is for faster dissolution);
We mix 1 part incense with 3 parts carrier oil (olive oil);
We put the mixture in a glass and store in warm darkness for 21 days;
Periodically shake, but do not open the jar;
We filter the oil and wait for it to settle. We separate only the purest tincture from above.
This oil will be good for 6 months.
The consistency of the homemade ointment is of different hardness according to the carrier used
If you don’t feel like waiting 21 days, speed up the process . Two options – heating in a water bath for 3 hours or heating in the microwave oven, periodically removing and stirring. The second way is super fast, but not recommended.
A standard dose for drinking frankincense oil is 10 drops, if it is essential – 2 drops.
Natural incense
Natural frankincense looks like chunks or grains , like crystals, but covered in white powder. Sold loose or in small packages. It is used for aromatic mixtures, for burning to release aroma, for preparing tinctures and ointments, for addition to cosmetics – ready-made or homemade.
The natural frankincense is ground into a powder (after it has been frozen) , and for this purpose an ordinary coffee grinder works. It is then consumed directly (dissolved in liquid) or as a raw material for tinctures and ointments.
A piece of natural frankincense is placed in carious cavities to disinfect and stop pain. We can swallow a berry of natural frankincense to cleanse the kidneys or against a headache.
Frankincense oil for anointing
Medicinal ointment with petroleum jelly : 10 g of frankincense and 100 ml of petroleum jelly. Heat in a water bath until a uniform mass is obtained and pour into a glass with a wide neck. This ointment treats decubitus wounds and other skin disorders;
Healing ointment with fat: 10 g of frankincense and 30 ml of pork or goose fat. Melt the fat on the stove and add incense. Heat until dissolved. We filter the hot composition through double cheesecloth. We apply as a compress for burns, disc herniation, on the abdomen;
Healing ointment with wax: 10 g of frankincense and 50 g of yellow wax. Melt at low T°C and mix until homogenous. This ointment is good for tumors in the uterus and skin ulcers.
Skin wounds can simply be sprinkled with ground frankincense.
Herbal incense
And now let’s distinguish the real from the herbal incense. Despite the same name, the two substances are different. Herbal incense is called a resin extracted from the mastic tree (Greece). We also know it as medical gum, mastic or sacaz. It also has its healing properties, but it should not be related to incense, which is different – it is obtained from another plant and has its own specific composition.
Incense tincture
Dissolve 7 g of frankincense in 15 ml of medical alcohol. Store the bottle in warm darkness for 7 days. The standard dosage of the tincture is 10 drops, maximum twice or 20 drops for the day.
The tincture is wonderful for acute pain in the kidneys, abdomen, bladder, for infection in the excretory system, for example cystitis.
The tincture is the best medicinal form for colds and respiratory pathologies, for the treatment of coughs and runny noses, for tonsils and sore throat. The dose here is also 2 X 10.
Frankincense is pounded (e.g. in a mortar) or ground and steeped in alcohol
10 drops before bed improves night rest and fights awakenings and nightmares.
More uses of the tincture: anti-influenza and immunomodulating agent, for metabolism, for the lymphatic system and blood purification. Reduces inflammatory foci, blood cholesterol, fecal retention, lymph and blood stasis. Supports liver.
Opinions on potable incense and frankincense oil
Reviews and opinions about frankincense have been published on the web, from which it can be seen that the resin is known mainly as a flavoring agent and for disinfecting rooms. Some use it in meditation and for spiritual work, to purify negative energy. They share that it changes the energy of the person and the home, it is excellent for stopping scandals.
The healing properties of frankincense are not widely known . Many are surprised when they learn about them. Treatment options are discussed in the forums. If you have already tried incense treatment, drank oil or tincture, please share your impressions and whether you got a good effect.
Proven recipes for sick kidneys
For inflammations and other problems in the excretory system, take pure, high-quality white incense or medicinal products from it. Count on it to soothe aches and pains.
If you have a tincture, start treatment with a two-time intake of 10 drops of it, dissolved in some liquid. In case of kidney or bladder pain, the dose can be increased to 25 drops per day.
The dose is the same for infections in the excretory system – cystitis, urethritis, pyelitis, pyelonephritis.
If you have not tincture, but ether. oil, the dose consists of 2 drops in plenty of water. But be careful, the oil must be potable, check the instructions.
For kidney stones
In the presence of stones, the use of natural incense is preferred. There are two ways – intake of powder or swallowing a whole piece.
In the first case, the single dose is 1 gram of powder, which we drink in a lot of water. We can take up to 3 grams for the day.
In the other case, it is dosed by eye – the piece should be the size of a grain of wheat. Swallow directly without chewing.
For gallstones
To remove gallstones, we brew a decoction of frankincense, which is taken three days in a row.
The ratio is 10 g of incense per 100 ml of water. Boil at low T°C until the liquid remains 30 ml. Then the tincture is ready and we drink it.
We take such a drink of boiled incense three days in a row, each time preparing the dose for the day separately.
In arthritis
Let’s pamper ourselves with incense – aromatic and massage therapies
With arthritic changes in the joints, rheumatism, joint pains and degenerative processes in the locomotor system, frankincense ointment prepared on the basis of lard, coconut oil or cow’s oil helps. In all three cases we need a ratio of 1:5 . This means that for 10 g of incense we need 50 grams of oil. If the fat is pork, let it be without salt.
The fat is melted indirectly by placing the pan in a pan of water. We try not to boil violently. We put incense in the liquid oil. If we don’t feel like waiting, we have ground it first. For easier grinding, freeze the piece of incense. Ice incense crumbles easily.
Melt incense in the fat, carefully strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth and transfer to a glass container with a wide mouth.
The ointment has a shelf life of more than 1 year , but try to finish it in 7-8 months. In the evening or in case of pain, apply and rub into the painful area. It can be applied for days until complete anesthesia is obtained, or for quick help – at the time of exacerbation.
For hemorrhoids
We treat enlarged and degenerate veins with frankincense oil in order to decontaminate the area, strengthen the vascular walls, soothe irritated skin, and prevent external infection. The treatment area is small, so a more concentrated essential oil is preferable. We do not apply it directly, but dissolve it in vaseline or lanolin. The ratio is 10 ml of base carrier to 2 drops of frankincense essential substance.
What to expect: reduction of redness, irritation and pain, reduction of swelling of the vessels, relaxation of the muscles in the area, relief of burning and itching, reduction of the inflammatory reaction.
How to treat: we take a little oil on the end of the fingers and gently massage the anus without putting pressure on the hemorrhoids.
Frankincense oil contributes to stopping bleeding and improving blood flow in the pathological focus.
With spikes
Home-made frankincense ointment is an excellent remedy for spines and other pathological and degenerative bone-joint problems, disc herniations, sciatica and similar changes that cause long-term pain.
We mix frankincense with vaseline according to the already mentioned recipe and treat the sore spot every day for 12 hours.
When coughing
When coughing, the incense is drunk and inhaled. It disinfects the respiratory tract and soothes irritation. The redness goes away faster.
A few options for frankincense treatment:
Inhalation with incense: it is used for severe cough, when it torments the patient for a long time or is of an allergic origin. We heat water in which we drip 5 drops of essential oil. We breathe over the steam for 5-10 minutes;
Aromatherapy with incense: evaporation of oil from a napkin or with an aroma lamp, and we can also light a piece of incense to smoke and disinfect the air in the room. Recommended for disease-causing atmosphere and contagious infections;
Frankincense in drops: we take an essential substance and dilute 2 drops in a cup of tea. In this way, the incense has a healing effect from the inside, fights viruses, has a calming effect and improves the patient’s rest. An excellent remedy for bronchitis and asthma;
Breast massage with incense: we use a lotion that we have prepared from 5 drops of essential oil and 15-20 ml of olive oil. We gently massage the chest to ease breathing and calm coughing. After the massage, the patient should lie down.
For back pain
Frankincense relieves pain in case of pain, wherever it is located on the body – in the waist, in the back, in the neck, in the shoulder girdle. Helps with discopathy, sciatica, muscle fever. 10 drops dissolved in tea are drunk internally, and locally the painful area is treated with frankincense ointment or frankincense lotion. We have quoted both recipes above.
In case of colitis
Frankincense has proven to be effective and fast in relieving gastrointestinal problems. pathological changes. The resin is an indispensable antiseptic that directly targets pathogens in the intestinal environment. Almost immediately, it begins to suppress disease-causing and harmful microorganisms, which helps the rapid healing of wounds and erosions.
Frankincense is beneficial for intestinal gas, intestinal pain and belching . Improves digestion, activates effects of medications given for ulcers and colitis, as well as Crohn’s.
On the other hand, frankincense strengthens and relaxes the nervous system. In this way, it has an indirect healing effect on the intestines as well, because stress immediately affects the condition of the intestinal tract.
For intestinal problems, mix equal proportions of ground frankincense with milk, honey and rock salt. Pour one cup of this into the bath and top up with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes. Take one such bath every day before sleep until you feel improvement.
For colitis, a sick stomach and other problems of a digestive nature, it is indicated to drink frankincense capsules. The extract is well purified and correctly dosed.
Natural treatment of oncological diseases with frankincense oil
People who have added frankincense oil to their daily routine can count on it working not only to stop the development of cancer, but also as a prevention against this disease. Even people undergoing heavy chemotherapy, taking serious medications, feel the benefits of frankincense oil.
Scientists have found that in brain tumor patients who experience cerebral edema (swelling of the head) as well as severe poisoning of the body due to corticosteroids, frankincense essential oil has a beneficial effect by reducing swelling, stopping headaches, blurred vision and other negative effects from a brain tumor. Astonishing to the scientists, 60% of patients treated with frankincense showed a 75% reduction in swelling.
According to the researchers, frankincense oil can significantly stimulate the immune system in two main ways – the proliferation of lymphocytes (the rapid and strong multiplication of white blood cells that protect the body) and the reduction of inflammation (which is perhaps the main risk factor for most chronic diseases). . In addition, frankincense has the ability to regenerate damaged DNA, thus fighting cancer and a number of other deadly diseases.
Other recipes
Frankincense capsules are an excellent prevention against cartilage degradation and to activate blood flow through the joints. Remove swellings of any nature. They are drunk for sleep and nerves, for weakening the feeling of anxiety.
Encapsulated frankincense is recommended for the liver, for diabetes, to keep the blood in the normal range.
For respiratory problems, colds and depression, we prefer incense inhalations. The money and incense smoke relieves anxiety, which can turn into an asthma attack.
Inhalation of incense vapor is recommended to strengthen balance, to heal muscles, especially for people of the third age.
To treat the lung, dissolve a piece of frankincense in alcohol and drink. Do the same for stomach pains and bowel retention.
If your knees ache, rub them with an ointment of frankincense and ghee. Before that, warm up slightly.
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