Frankincense has been used as incense in religious ceremonies throughout the ages. It is believed to enhance spirituality, meditation, and awaken our higher consciousness. The aroma from either the oil or from the incense can aid the body to physically slow down, to slow breathing ratess and ease tension...all things we wish to achieve when we are praying or meditating. Frankincense is thought to be an "herb" of infinite wisdom.

Frankincense is believed to have powers to ward off evil and negativity. Historically, Frankincense was burned in group gatherings as a fumigant because it was thought that it would protect the congregation from the plague.

The Essential Oils Desk Reference reports 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..."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.

Researchers today have discovered that frankincense contains sesquiterpenes, which helps stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of emotions) as well as the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands.

The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, controlling the release of many hormonds including thyroid and growth hormone. Frnakincense is now being researched and used therapeutically in European hospitals and is being investigated for its ability to improve human growth hormone production.

Indications: Asthma, depression, and ulcers. High in sesquiterpenes, it is stimulating, and elevating to the mind and helps in overcoming stress and despair, as well as supporting the immune system.

Other uses: This oil may help with allergies, bites (insect and snake), bronchitis, cancer, respiratory infections, diptheria, headaches, hemorrhaging, herpes, high blood pressure, inflammation, stress, tonsillitis, typhoid, and warts. It includes sespuiterpenes, enabling it to go beyond the blood brain barrier. It increases the activity of leukocytes in defense of the body against infection.