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Frankincense: Separating Fact from Fallacy, offers a clear, scientifically grounded look at the industry-leading processes and products that make Young Living the world leader in essential oils.

Frankincense Oil

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
Botanical Family: Burseraceae (Frankincense)
Plant Origin: Somalia
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from gum/resin.
Key Constituents: Alpha-Pinene (28-49%), Limonene (10-16%), Sabinene (3-7%), Myrcene (8-12%), Beta Caryophyllene (3-7%), Alpha Thuyene (4-8%), Paracymene (2-5%)
ORAC: 630 µTE/100g

Historical Data: Also known as "olibanum," or "Oil from Lebanon" the name frankincense is derived from the Medieval French word for "real incense." Frankincense is considered the "holy anointing oil" in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It was well known during the time of Christ for its anointing and healing powers and was one of the gifts given to Christ at His birth. "Used to treat every conceivable ill known to man," frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times, and only those with great wealth and abundance possessed it. It is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, Ebers Papyrus (dating from sixteenth century BC) an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes.

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Medical Properties: Antitumoral, immunostimulant, antidepressant, muscle relaxing.

USES: Depression, cancer, respiratory infections, inflammation, immune-stimulating.

Fragrant Influence: Increases spiritual awareness, promotes meditation, improves attitude and uplifts spirits.

Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes which stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of memory and emotions) and the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, producing many vital hormones including thyroid and growth hormone.

Application: (1) Apply 2-4 drops on location, (2) chakras/vitaflex points, (3) directly inhale, (4) diffuse, or (5) take as dietary supplement.

Found In: Abundance, Acceptance, Brain Power, Exodus II, Forgiveness, Gathering, Harmony, Humility, ImmuPower, Inspiration, Into The Future, Wisdom, Trauma Life, and Valor.

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Bible References: There are over 52 references to frankincense (considering that "incense" is translated from the Hebrew/Greek "frankincense" and is referring to the same oil).

Exodus 30:34—"And the Lord said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:"

Leviticus 2:1—"And when any will offer a meat offering unto the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon:"

Leviticus 2:2—"And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord:"