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Post by Suzanne R Banks
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10 Recipes with Frankincense Essential Oil
Boswellia carterii
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Ah frankincense it’s a good oil! It’s an oil that helps you breathe deeply, relax and connect with your spirit. It’s an oil that can help skin looking and feeling younger. It’s an oil that’s been around for thousands of years. It’s an oil of truth.
Frankincense has a fine scent and I have written more about it previously with my article ‘Frankincense is the Scent of Truth’. It is from the family Burseraceae and the genus Boswellia.
Many years ago a friend of mine (he’s not around any longer, hi Peter!) was having a really bad asthma attack and was getting very anxious. He called me and I went to him immediately with a vapouriser and some Frankincense oil. I sat him down next to the stream of vapour and within 5 minutes he was better and after 20 minutes he could breathe normally. He also felt much more relaxed and I left the set up with him for a few weeks so he could access the treatment whenever he needed it.
Frankincense has many applications so let’s get into some recipes -
1. Frankincense Face Mask
Usually add 1 or 2 drops of oil to some clay and add water, floral water or hydrosol. Keep the mask on for 5 minutes then rinse off with cool water. Mist with a hydrosol or floral water and moisturise.
I would use 2 drops of frankincense in pink clay to rejuvenate your skin, help tone oilier skin and to treat acne.
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2. Frankincense Open The Bottle and Take a Huge Whiff
Do this with frankincense to help you relax and gather your energy. It will give you a chance to stop and catch you breath too.
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3. Frankincense Pure Pulse Point Perfume
In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!
“Peace and Quiet”
Frankincense 2 drops
Lavender 1 drop
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“I’m Ready for the Day”
Take a deep breath and go!
Frankincense 1 drop
Neroli 3% 3 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba
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“Sweet”
Life IS sweet -
Frankincense 2 drops
Peru balsam 1 drop
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“Now is the Best Time”
Do it now!
Frankincense 1 drop
Lemongrass 1 drop
Rose Geranium 1 drop
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7. Frankincense Scent Your Space
In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil
“Sunday Night Settle Down”
You’ve got school in the morning!
Frankincense 10 drops
Orange 9 drops
Marjoram 6 drops
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“Fresh Vibe”
A great blend for when you’ve finished cleaning the house -
Frankincense 10 drops
Lime 6 drops
Cedarwood Atlas 5 drops
May Chang 4 drops
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9. Frankincense Nourishing Body Oil Blend
For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.
***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.
For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”
“Renew”
A blend to feel hydrated with a new outlook -
Frankincense 3 drops
Palmarosa 3 drops
Lavender 2 drops
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“It’s All About Me Tonight”
Shower off the day and oil yourself -
Frankincense 2 drops
Ylang Ylang 2 drops
Mandarin 3 drops
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Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas.See my article about intention.
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