Fill the air with frankincense while you work, study or meditate. Essential oils like frankincense just smell good, even if you’re not a believer in holistic treatments.
If you prefer a hot shower, try infusing a washcloth or loofah with frankincense oil before you lather up. Enhancing a bath will save you the trouble of applying a moisturizer as a separate step.
The relaxing floral notes of frankincense can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. You can also spritz a calming air spray made with frankincense oil in your bedroom to help you get to sleep. [5] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Professional Expert Interview. 13 December 2021.
Work frankincense oil into sore, aching muscles and joints rather than relying on oral pain relievers. [7] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Professional Expert Interview. 13 December 2021. Rub a drop of oil into your temples or between your palms and breathe slowly and deeply when you begin to feel stressed out.
There is evidence that frankincense and other essential oils can help fight wrinkles and other signs of aging. Use a drop of frankincense oil to treat dry, itchy, irritated skin. Frankincense oil has become a popular ingredient in anti-aging skincare due to its powerful antioxidant properties. [9] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Professional Expert Interview. 13 December 2021.
Swish frankincense oil and warm water like hydrogen peroxide if you have bleeding gums or a get a cut in your mouth. Regular use may also help clear up chronic bad breath.
Stir a few drops of frankincense oil into a large bowl full of hot water, drape a towel over your head and inhale the fumes deeply to clear up congestion and reduce inflammation in the lungs. You can also soak a washcloth in a solution of warm water and frankincense oil and lay it across your eyes and nose to ease the throbbing pain of a sinus infection.
Massaging frankincense oil over scar tissue, stretch marks or acne can help reduce their appearance over time. Don’t apply frankincense oil directly to an open wound. If it’s a severe injury, seek immediate medical attention.
To make it go down easier, try adding it to a tablespoon of honey. Make sure the frankincense you’re using is pure and free of perfumes or chemical additives before ingesting it. Frankincense oil can also help ease digestive orders such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. [11] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Professional Expert Interview. 13 December 2021.
Combine 5-6 drops of frankincense oil in a spray bottle with 3 cups of distilled water and 1 tablespoon (14. 8 ml) of baking soda. You can use this natural mixture the way you would an ordinary air freshener. Try placing electric scent diffusers filled with frankincense oil in the wall outlets around your home.
Frankincense is a natural astringent, meaning it can cut through and help lift dirt, oil and grime from almost any surface. Polishing your furniture or counter tops with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and frankincense oil will leave behind a polished shine and keep them smelling fresh.
Frankincense is good for clearing pores and strengthening cuticles. Make your own liquid hand soap for kitchens and bathrooms using liquid castile soap base, distilled water and a mixture of essential oils like frankincense, peppermint and lavender.
