chamomile

Chamomile, German Essential Oil

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Species

Frankincense comes in a variety of species including:

  • Boswellia carteri – usually found in Somolia
  • Boswellia frereana – usually found in Somolia
  • Boswellia sacra – usually found in Somolia
  • Boswellia serrata – usually found in India
  • Boswellia neglecta – usually found in Ethiopia
  • Boswellia papyrifera – usually found in Ethiopia
  • Boswellia rivae – usually found in Ethiopia

Spiritual Support

Frankincense is considered a sacred essential oil that encourages healing of the spirit and heart.

I use Frankincense during my time of prayer and meditation as a way to calm and focus my mind and ground my spirit.

Anointing points

  • feet
  • palms of hands
  • lower back
  • pulse points

Biblical References

Frankincense is known to be one of the gifts brought to Jesus as a gift when he was born, but it’s also found in the pages of the Torah (Old/First Testament). As a matter of fact, it’s mentioned 26 times throughout the Old Testament.

God spoke to Moses: “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum—and add pure frankincense. Mix the spices in equal proportions to make an aromatic incense, the art of a perfumer, salted and pure—holy.

A Holy ceremonial perfume – Exodus 30:34-35 (MSG)

What is that coming up from the wilderness,
    like a column of smoke,
perfumed with myrrh and frankincense,
    with all the fragrant powders of the merchant?

A perfume – Song of Solomon 3:16 (NRSV)

They entered the house and saw the child in the arms of Mary, his mother. Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him. Then they opened their luggage and presented gifts: gold, frankincense, myrrh.

A gift to the new born Savior Jesus – Matthew 2:11 (MSG)

Other places you will find frankincense in the Bible are:

  • Old Testament – Leviticus 2, 5, 6, 24; Numbers 5, 1 Chronicles 9, Nehemiah 13: 5, 9; Isaiah 43:23, 60:6, 60:1-7, 66:3; Jeremiah 6:20, 17:23; Song of Solomon 4:6, 16
  • New Testament – Revelations 18:13
  • Apocrypha – 3 Maccabees 5:2, 10, 45

Energetic/Emotional Benefits

Therapeutic Benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antifungal
  • Antiviral
  • CNS (Central nervous system) sedative
  • Cooling
  • Wound healing

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Ways to use

Frankincense essential oil can be used in many ways. Add a few drops to your diffuser before you begin any spiritual practice for heightened connection with God. Add a few drop to you bath water at the end of the day to help you relax and calm overactive thoughts.

Information Disclaimer

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