Frankincense Essential Oil – Sublime Essence

Frankincense essential oil, extracted from the resin of the Boswellia treet, is famous for its curative and emotionally/physically appeasing properties. For a calming effect, diffuse a few drops of Frankincense essential oil in your living space. Mix a small quantity of this oil with vegetable oil and apply to areas of irritated skin or on small wounds to accelerate healing. In case of congested or infected airways, add a few drops in a bowl of hot water and inhale the vapour, or use it in massaging the chest and back to help clear airways and stimulate the immune system.

Essential oils are plant extracts obtained by distillation (bark, leaves or flowers). The plants’ active principles are extremely concentrated. Therefore, you should always dilute essential oils before using them directly on the skin.

Precautions:

• Never apply essential oils to the mucous membranes or around the eyes.
• If you want to use essential oils to treat yourself, talk first to a doctor, an aromatherapist or herbalist.
• Never use essential oils orally without the advice of a qualified aromatherapist.
• Keep essential oils out of reach of children; some are deadly poisonous if swallowed.
• In case of accidental ingestion, take 1 to 10 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Consult a physician or contact a poison control center.
• Avoid contact with eyes, ears. In case of accidental contact in the eye or on skin, rinse the affected area with vegetable oil.