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The English word Frankincense comes from the original word “Francium Incenseum” found in the original version of Catholic Bible Olibanum. This tree is referred to in the Bible more than 52 times. Though frankincense was used by the later Roman Catholic Church it was a taboo for the earlier church. It was brought back to Europe by Frank Crusaders. It is known as “oil of Lebanon” as Lebanon was the central trading place for frankincense.

The most common aspect of Frankincense known to almost all in the world was that one of the wise men who went to see the infant Jesus took Frankincense as a gift. There is a depiction of frankincense in the form of painting in an ancient Egyptian temple. It has been in use in Arabia and North Africa for many centuries. In India also this has been used in Ayurvedic medicines. This oil is seen buried in the tomb of King Tutankhamen who died in 1323.

Extraction

At the distillery of Saanvi Perfumers, the raw Frankincense crystals are crushed firstly into a powder, then the powder is placed in an oil bath and undergoes steam distillation or CO2 extraction process and the essential is finally produced. It is made available easily at a very reasonable price nationally and internationally.

Properties

Frankincense Oil is a pleasantry aromatic essential oil and its scent has been described as earthy or woody. It contains properties that diminish the sign of aging, reduces the feeling of anxiety and stimulates the immune system of our body.

Uses

There are few uses of this essential oil listed down below:-

• Helpful in sleeping
• Eases anxiety disorder
• Boosts immunity
• Improves the condition of the skin

Benefits

Frankincense typically grows in dry climate zones and yields the given benefits as mentioned below:

• Reduces Arthritis: Frankincense Oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces many diseases like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis to a high extent.
• Helpful in removing gut disease: This oil helps not only in the proper functioning of the gut but also reduces the two most harmful gut diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, Its certain properties help in the proper functioning of the gut region.
• Improves conditions like Asthma: Traditional medicine focused on using Frankincense Oil, which is used to prevent diseases like Asthma and Bronchitis. The compound prevents the production of leukotriene’s, which causes your bronchial muscles to constrict during the time of asthma.

Safety Precautions

It is sometimes used as a dietary supplement. It is non-toxic and non-irritant. The only precaution is to keep it away from young children especially children below the age of six.