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The Frankincense 15!

The Frankincense Fifteen! There are so many ways to use Frankincense essential oilon a daily basis, but we polled our readers and have listed the top 15 Ways to Use Frankincense:

1. Beautiful Skin (use neat or mix with lavender and apply to face morning and night)
2. Caring for Cuts (apply a few drops on cuts and scars)
3. Immune Support (take a few drops in a gelatin capsule)
4. Jaw Comfort (mix with Deep Blue Soothing Blend to provide relief)
5. Bedtime Lullabies (mix with Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to children’s feet at night)
6. Back Relief (apply neat on lower back for soothing comfort)
7. Pick-Me-Up (mix with Peppermint and apply to bottom of feet)
8. Stress Relief (apply to temples for soothing comfort)
9. Cough Comfort (apply on neck and throat to soothe irritations in throat or with coughs)
10. Forget Frustrations (apply behind the ears and on wrists to erase frustrations)
11. Home Sweet Home (diffuse in the home for a pleasant aroma)
12. Bug Bites Beware (apply on itchy, scratchy skin to soothe irritations)
13. Walk With Me (apply and follow with heat on knees to ease discomfort)
14. Anxiety Anyone? (apply a few drops to cupped hands and breathe deeply)
15. Mood Balancer (diffuse or apply to neck to find harmony and clarity)

Visit us here to learn more about doTERRA Frankincense! http://doterra-essential-oils.com/frankincense-essential-oil

A little history…

Frankincense is most commonly known as a “gift” that was suitable for God thousands of years ago and it remains a gift to us today as it continues to be one of the most sought after oils in the entire world.  It is almost impossible to sum up all of the health benefits of Frankincense oil but  its properties act as an antiseptic, disinfectant, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine and vulnerary.

Frankincense is native to parts of Northern Africa and comes from a stunning plant known as Olibanum. The plant itself is incredibly large and surprisingly beautiful thanks to the white flowers and slender leaves. The Frankincense originates as sap within the tree and becomes a dark gum resin which is the true “gift” as this is the part that is used for amazing medicinal and cosmetic benefits.

Modern natural medicine has taken to the use of the essential oil of Frankincense. The oil has a warm, woody, sweet aroma with a hint of citrus and is steamed or C02 distilled from the resin. It can be used for respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, wrinkles, wounds, dry skin, rheumatism, cystitis and leukorrea.

For more than 5000 years, the hardened resin has been burned in temples throughout Egypt, China and India; the Catholic Church continues to use it today during Mass. It is one of the four main ingredients in Jewish ceremonial incense, forming an important part of the Sabbath day offerings. The smoke of Frankincense (as with other ritual incense) is thought to carry prayers to heaven upon its smoke. It is also said to deepen the breath and still the mind, making it useful for meditation and yogic practice. The incense may have health benefits as well as producing a highly antiseptic smoke, keeping churches free of disease.

The most important effect of the essential oil may be on the nervous system. Regarded as an antidepressant, the aroma can both relax and revitalize, and can help in cases of nervous tension and exhaustion. Frankincense oil contains sesquiterpenes, which stimulate the limbic system, the hypothalamus, the pineal and the pituitary glands. The oil is now being researched for its ability to increase human growth hormone production. Further, it is considered to strengthen the immune system, which may in-fact occur as a result of its uplifting properties.

Frankincense essential oil can be used in a manner similar to burning of the incense in spiritual practice. Warming in a candle lamp or direct application to the temples and third eye will quiet the mind, deepen the breath, and promote meditative stillness. It is often blended with Sandalwood, Myrrh and Cedarwood for such uses, and the single-pointed concentration it invokes is thought to allow the spirit to soar.

The wonderful gift of the Frankincense tree is available to you through our DoTerra. Try adding a little Frankincense to your life and see what the mystery is all about!

 

 

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Helichrysum: The mini miracle in a mini bottle

Helichrysum: Mini miracle for skin, muscles and more

Essential Oils play an important role in both holistic and homeopathic medicine; there are none quite as unique as helichrysum. This natural oil, while not as popular as some of its peers, is often referred to as a miracle in a bottle. Helichrysum contains 10% diketones which are known for their regenerative effects as well as 30% sesquiterpene hydrocarbons which help to calm. While the natural oil of the helichrysum plant is frequently used in fragrances, its healing powers are as unique as its scent. This natural oil can be used to treat many ailments with great success. Ailments benefited by the use of helichrysum include muscular and joint discomfort. The soothing properties of this natural oil bring near instant relief to back aches, arthritis, and bursitis. However, this is just a sampling of the power of this miracle in a bottle.

Where Helichrysum really shines: Scars and Bruises

In addition to being effective in healing aches, sprains, and general discomfort, helichrysum is a miracle cure for scars and bruises as well. In fact, helichrysum is one of the most effective essential oils for the treatment of both new and preexisting scars. Unlike many other natural healing agents that are only suitable for preventing new scars, the miracle of helichrysum is that it can remove old scars as well.

Why is Helichrysum not a household word?

The powerful regenerative properties of helichrysum have not been found in any other essential oil, making this oil a must have for any medicine cabinet or first aid kit. Yet, with all of these remarkable properties, it is not. This is due in part to the fact that drug companies cannot patent natural oils. As they cannot patent it, there is no profit to be made, making this miracle in a bottle unworthy of funds for research and marketing. I challenge you to put it to the test. Try helichrisum for a few days on a bruise, a cut, and or a scar and see the miracle for yourself. Its regenerative and calming effects will astound you, and you too will refer to Helichrysum as a mini miracle in a bottle.

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Prestigeous Vanderbilt Hospital using Essential Oils!

A surprising breakthrough with Essential Oils

Essential Oils make the news

Who would have ever guessed that a headache relieved with the Essential Oils product Deep Blue, would have turned into the entire ER of Vanderbilt Hospital diffusing oils on a daily basis as part of a project to cut down stress. The success of the project has been so amazing that Vanderbilt is now doing major research with the essential oils. Check out this video which aired on Nashville's Fox affiliate in May..... Our sister Rhonda's good friend Tonya, who is a nurse at the Vanderbilt ER, had a bad headache one day while visiting Rhonda's house. Rhonda gave her some Deep Blue. Tonya had never had any experience with essential oils, and frankly thought they were more like "snake oils". She was so impressed that she introduced them to other nurses at the ER and the rest is what you see here.

Essential Oils make a huge stride

Essential oils are finally getting the notice and the respect that they should. There is not much that essential oils can't do for the healing and upliftment of the body and spirit. Look for our next  post as we talk about Helichrysum: The mini miracle in a mini bottle. Helichrysum is one of the most important, yet least known essential oils.