A fun fact for you:
Frankincense essential oil is considered a holy oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years and was one of the gifts given to Christ at his birth. Frankincense is mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian scroll from approximately 1500 BCE, that documents its use.
Young Living distills Frankincense oil from the resin of Boswellia carterii trees located in northern Africa, near the Arabian Peninsula.
So cool, right? That oil comes in the starter kit- what?! How lucky are we? Here are some other uses for Frankincense.
Frankincense: trusty Frank is arguably one of the most recognizable essential oils due to its wide range of supportive properties, as well as being one of the gifts given to baby Jesus. It’s amazing to add to your daily facial moisturizer to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When diffused, the warm, woodsy fragrance may lead to feelings of grounding and purpose.
put two drops in your hands, cup them, and inhale deeply to help ease anxious feelings.
rub a couple drops on your temples and across your forehead to relieve tension and bring a sense of calming.
diffuse during meditation for more focused attention.
Add to you lotion to help improve skin.