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Organic Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil 10ml
Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) essential oil was used by many ancient civilizations as an anointing oil, revered for its allegedly powerful repairing virtues on wounds, wrinkles, hair / scalp loss… and to strengthen the gums. Its warm, calming, and deeply absorbent scent promotes an atmosphere of worldly detachment and spiritual contemplation. The scent has been famous for its sacred uses since the time of the ancient Egyptians.
The incense oil, which is also known as olibanum comes from the Boswellia Tree. The milky white sap is extracted from the bark of the tree, allowed to harden in a gum resin for several days, and then scraped off into tear-shaped droplets,
Boswellia trees grow in African and Arab regions, such as Yemen, Oman, and Somalia. Oman is the best known and oldest source of incense, from there it has been commercialized and shipped to other places such as the Mediterranean, India and China.
Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata
Country of Origin: India
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Resin
Organic: Yes
Frankincense essential oil uses
People use this essential oil in a variety of ways. So far as we know, none of these applications have been verified or approved by the FDA. Certainly, none of our HomeGrown Herbalist products have any such approval or verification from the FDA so the following information is strictly for entertainment only.
Frankincense resin is steam distilled to produce an aromatic essential oil with many benefits. Frankincense essential oil has a slightly fruity, spicy woody scent that is calming and relaxing.
This oil has long been revered in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It is also a popular ingredient in cosmetics.
Frankincense essential oil is one of the best essential oils that can be used for health. It is known for its incredible comforting properties. It is useful to visualize and improve the spiritual connection of each one and help to overcome stress and depression.
In aromatherapy, it is inhaled or diffused through a vaporizer. It is a very effective sedative that induces a sense of peace of mind, relaxation and satisfaction and helps relieve anxiety, anger and stress.
The oil promotes cell regeneration and keeps tissues and cells healthy. It is helpful for skin health and can help treat dry skin, reverse signs of aging, and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Composition
The main components of frankincense oil are ketone alcohol (olibanol), resinous substances (30 to 60 percent) and terpenes. Also contains alpha pinene, actanol, bornyl acetate, linalool, octyl acetate, incensole, and incensyl acetate.
Monoterpenoids and sesquiterpenes are the most valuable elements in oil. Monoterpenoids help prevent liver and kidney toxins. They also have antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulant and analgesic properties.
How to apply frankincense oil?
The effects and benefits of frankincense essential oil can be acquired through topical application and inhalation (using a diffuser or vaporizer).
For pain relief, simply mix a few drops with a carrier oil and massage the oil onto the affected areas. To treat colds and clear the airways, use a diffuser or inhaler. You can also spray a few drops on a clean cloth and inhale the perfume or add the oil to the bath water for a rejuvenating bath.
It can be applied directly to the skin by being mixed with other carrier oils such as jojoba, sweet almonds, avocado, rosemary, sage, and basil oils.
Is it a safe oil?
It is generally safe. However, we advise you to test a small amount to see if you have any sensitivity to this oil.
Side effects
No serious side effects have been reported from the use of this oil. However, in some rare cases, the oil can cause skin rashes. It also has blood-thinning effects and can increase the risk of bleeding in people with a bleeding disorder.
Frankincense essential oil is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers, as it acts as an emmenagogue and can induce menstruation, which can be dangerous to the fetus.
| Weight | 8 g |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 8 × 6 cm |
How to Take Herbs - Product Forms and Suggested Servings
Product Forms
Most HomeGrown Herbalist products are sold in three forms: powders, tinctures and capsules. People often ask which form is best. The truth is, it matters very little how we get herbs into our body but there are some advantages to each form.
Powders: Powders are the least expensive form. Powders can be made into teas or tinctures or you can just put the powder into a little juice or water and drink it.
Tinctures: Tinctures are alcohol extracts of herbs. They act a little more quickly in the body and are very portable. Tinctures can be taken alone or mixed with a little juice or water.
Capsules: Capsules are my least favorite form personally. I believe that many herbs are more effective if capsules aren't used. Click here to read a blog article on Capsules
Any of the above forms can be mixed with your morning smoothie or with yogurt, apple sauce etc... Tinctures mix really well with these products: Barleans Seriously Delicious Omega-3 Fish Oil. This is a great way to get tinctures into those who are sensitive to yucky herb flavors.
Recommended Servings for Humans
For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.
Herbs and Adults
Powders for Adults: 1-2 rounded teaspoons 2-3 times daily.
Tinctures for Adults: 1/4 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily.
Capsules for Adults: 4 capsules 2-3 times daily.
Herbs and Children
Don't use herbs in children without consulting a physician. When I do use herbs for children, I dose them based on weight compared to an adult...1/2 an adult...1/3 of an adult etc...
Herbs and Pets
All of our formulas were created so that they could be used in either humans or in dogs, cats and livestock. Most dogs will eat herbs willingly if the powdered form is mixed with a little wet food. Tinctures can also be used. Cats are often very resistant to taking herbs willingly. For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.
Powders for Pets
Under 10 Pounds: 1/8 teaspoon twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 3/4 teaspoon twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 1 rounded teaspoon twice daily
Tinctures for Pets:
Under 10 Pounds: 3 drops twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 5 drops twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 10 drops twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 20 drops twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 30 drops twice daily
Capsules for Pets:
Under 10 Pounds: 1/4 capsule twice daily
10-20 Pounds: 1/2-4 capsule twice daily
20-40 Pounds: 1 capsule twice daily
40-60 Pounds: 2 capsules twice daily
Over 60 Pounds: 3 capsules twice daily
Dosing for Livestock:
Powders for Livestock:
Smaller animals: dose by weight as if they were pets
100-200 Pounds: 1 rounded tsp 2-4 times daily
200-400 Pounds: 2 rounded tsp 2-4 times daily
Adult Horses and Cattle: 1-2 tablespoons 2-4 times daily
Tinctures for Livestock:
Smaller animals: dose by weight as if they were pets
100-200 Pounds: 1 tsp 2-4 times daily
200-400 Pounds: 2 tsp 2-4 times daily
Adult Horses and Cattle: 5 cc 2-4 times daily
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What are Essential Oils?
How do i Use Essential Oils?
How can i learn more about essential oils?
Essential oils are highly concentrated natural substances that should always be used in the proper dosage and with some important precautions in mind. Each essential oil has specific properties (those of the plant from which they come) and it is important to know its effects and characteristics.
In general (although there are exceptions) it is not advisable to put it directly on the skin, as some of them are irritating, but rather dilute them in some conductive substance that reduces the effect (water, vegetable oils, hydrolates, clays, etc). We do not recommend ingesting any essential oil product.
In this write-up we'd like to share some of our favorite and other common applications of essential oils.
Find a tiny humidifier bowl or diffuser. Add a little warm water to the top of the bowl. Add 4 or 5 drops of an essential oil whose fragrance you like (the flower essences are wonderful: lavender, jasmine, rose, neroli, etc.). To clean it, wash with water and sea salt
Choose an oil depending on your skin type (coconut oil, lotion, avocado oil ect) Add an appropriate dose of essential oils according to your skin type combine in a container, shake it slightly and you'll end up with an excellent beauty serum, better than anything you have tried so far!
Fill a small glass with almond vegetable oil (the best for massage, as it is one of the slowest to absorb). Add 4 drops of of lavender, jasmine, immortelle, chamomile or neroli because they are the most relaxing. Stir with a wooden spoon and apply to the body (even if it remains oily, do not remove it, it will hydrate your skin.
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Buy a bottle of your favorite shampoo. For the gel you can Add 20 drops in total of one or more of these essential oils: lavender, geranium, marjoram, lemon, cypress. Add 15 drops to the shampoo of one or more of these essential oils: tea tree, rosemary, thyme, jasmine.
Fill your tub with hot water Add a glass of sea salt or beach sand Add 10 drops of a relaxing essential oil (lavender, chamomile, jasmine) Hop inside the bathtub and soak for 10 minutes or so with some good music and your favorite candles (beeswax) Get out and pat dry carefully so the oils stay on your skin.
Sitz baths have historically been used for scars, hemorrhoids, stinging, infections, etc. Fill your tub with hot water Add 5 drops of tea tree essential oil to disinfect 2 drops of lavender + 2 of cypress for hemorrhoids or inflammations Stir the water well and wash the area for 5 minutes
Heat half a liter of water until warm Add 5 drops of an essential oil Soak a clean and disinfected towel and drain Apply in the area you want to treat
Put water to heat in a pot Add 2 drops of thyme essential oil Place your face on top of the pot (stay far enough not to burn but close enough for steam to reach you) This treatment is excellent for before removing black spots and pimples They say that For colds to put 1 drop of eucalyptus essential oil, remove the pot from the heat, cover the head and inhale the steam.
Fill a spray bottle with 100ml of water Add 40 drops of your favorite aromatic essential oi Spray curtains, bedspreads, sofas, drawers, cabinets, or clothing.
Some essential oils like lavender are incredibly useful simply by smelling directly from the bottle (to relax, sleep, or support compulsive coughing).
Mix white clay with water until you get a cream texture Add a teaspoon of a vegetable oil you like and 5 drops of an essential oil appropriate for the purpose you want to use it with Stir, apply the paste, leave it to act for 10 or 15 minutes and remove with plenty of warm water.
The HomeGrown Approach - What Makes us Different?
Many of our Herbal Products are created with herbs that are grown right here! Of course there are many plants that are outside the scope of our ability to grow in Idaho, due to either climate or quantity requirements. So when we need to supplement our growing efforts, we purchase only the finest product from quality, growers that we trust! All of our Single Herb Tinctures are made right here at our own facility with a single plant.
Our plants are grown, weeded, harvested and processed by caring herbalists filled with healing intent, not by machines. HomeGrown plant harvesting is timed for maximum potency...not the day the combine is scheduled. - Only the most medicinal portions of the HomeGrown plants are utilized for medicine making. - No pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilizers of any kind are used in our herb gardens. HomeGrown wildcrafted herbs are ethically collected and identified by experienced herbalists, not minimum-wage, apathetic employees.
Yeah, we might be crazy to go to all the trouble when we could import material from Bulgaria for a tenth of the price, but we have experienced the difference in the quality of the end product. We are confident that when you use our HomeGrown herbals, you WILL see what all the fuss was about!
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Aria (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.
Dylan (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
Melvin (verified owner) –
Being responsible for my friends and family, I must become the arbiter of what is good. This oil promotes cell regeneration and keeps tissues and cells healthy. It is helpful for skin health and can help treat dry skin, reverse signs of aging, and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Teach a person how to take of self, can translate into one less person you have to take of their health for them.