Frankincense - (Boswellia Serrata)  Let me introduce you to the king of all essential oils, Frankincense. This thick, warm, minty oil has been used for centuries as a gift among royalty for many years. Used as a personal fragrance, it has many medicinal uses due to its ability to support healthy cellular functions. Used to treat arthritis, gut health, skin problems, and even mental health, the uses of Frankincense are endless.

Frankincense is made from the resin of the Boswellia tree which typically grows in the dry, mountainous regions of India, Africa, and the Middle East and has a woody, spicy smell. The oil can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin, steeped into a tea, or taken as a supplement.

Used in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years, frankincense appears to offer certain health benefits, from improved arthritis and digestion to reduced asthma and better oral health due to its strong anti-bacterial properties.

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Essential oils come from distilling or extracting the different parts of plants, including the flowers, leaves, bark, roots, resin, and peels. In fact, just one drop of essential oil can have powerful health benefits.