Frankincense - Olibanum

Frankincense - Olibanum

Plant/Part: Tree, Bark

Latin Name: Boswellia Carteri/Thurifera

Note: Middle to Base

Planet: Sun

Extraction: Distillation

Properties: Anti-Septic, Astringent, Carminative, Cicatrisant, Cytophylactic, Digestive, Diuretic, Sedative, Tonic, Uterine, Vulnerary

Effects and Benefits

Mind & Emotions: Slows down and regulates breathing, producing and promoting feelings of calm and peace. Has a tendency to bring about an elevating and soothing effect on the mind which makes it an excellent aromatic for meditation and deep concentration. Frankincense has a comforting and refreshing action on the mind. Helpful in treating anxiety disorders and obsessional states linked to the past. May be beneficial in clearing past karma and healing old emotional wounds. Useful in treating depression, melancholy, confusion, indecision, impatience, and irritability.

Body: As an anti-septic, controls infection and prevents tissue degeneration. Inhibits the growth of bacteria. Has a pronounced effect on the mucous membranes, particularly an excellent aid in clearing the lungs. Known for its beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Eases shortness of breath and useful for asthma sufferers. A treatment for cough, bronchitis, laryngitis, and head colds. Because of its astringent properties and the ability to contract, tighten, and bind, may relieve uterine hemorrhages and serve as an aid during and after childbirth, as well as menstruation and heavy bleeding. Excellent tonic for the uterus. Improves uterine performance. Its calming ans soothing action may help to ease post natal depression, also known as the "baby blues".

Skin: Known as the "liquid gold" of skin care and cosmetics. When applied topically, treats skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, acne, and even psoriasis. Gives new life to aging skin and reputedly smooths out wrinkles. A tonic for oily and congested skin due to its astringent properties. Contracts, tightens, and binds tissue. Helps to prevent tissue degeneration. Destroys germs and can be used on open wounds, sores, cuts, and scratches promoting healing of the skin due to infection. Reduces and controls inflammation. Because of its cytophylactic properties, encourages the growth of new skin cells.

 
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