Description
| Along with calendula, this salve with the frankincense will accelerate healing by stimulating blood circulation and growth of new cells.
Frankincense is cytophylactic – meaning the oils stimulate generation of new cells, which contributes to preservation the health of the skin. Clearly, this is very helpful in cases of burned or otherwise damaged skin. Frankincense has been used through the ages, from Bible times to the present to deodorize and purify the air by eliminating harmful bacteria. In our case, with the salve, we will savor the qualities of its fragrance but also capture the healing properties of the oil upon skin. Breathe in deeply its earthy scent in order to counter stress (and political chaos!); it can enhance the mood; its woody aroma is good for memory. And as frankincense is believed to soothe physical and emotional discomforts ranging from headaches to anxiety and to relieve the discomfort of inflammation such as redness, itching, and swelling, let us also apply it to skin for advantage in these cases; and know this: it is purported to enhance concentration and spiritual experience! |
Frankincense resin – from which the oil is steam extracted – is edible and often used as traditional medicine in Asian countries to cure bronchial infection. In the East, frankincense is used gum, mouth, and throat complaints. It is said frankincense smoke produces a psychoactive substance, trahydrocannabinole, which helps to expand consciousness. It helps in clearing the lungs and other mucus-related problems,
To date, studies suggest that frankincense may fight breast, prostate, pancreatic, skin and colon cancer cells.
