Frankincense oil - All you need to know

Although one of the less popular oils, frankincense may provide health advantages. Frankincense, also referred to as olibanum, is derived from plants in the Boswellia genus. Boswellia trees are indigenous to Somalia in northeastern Africa, Oman, and Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula. The gum resin from the Boswellia tree is steam-distilled to create frankincense oil.

• Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, frankincense may help to reduce arthritis-related pain and discomfort. In addition to reducing pain, frankincense can also reduce inflammation. According to studies, the acids in boswelia sap can stop the release of the inflammatory leukotrienes. Boswellic acids were discovered to prevent the formation of inflammatory enzymes in experiments on animals.
  
  
• Improved digestion and relief from gastrointestinal illnesses including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may be provided by frankincense oil. Even persistent diarrhoea can benefit from frankincense treatment. Participants who took Boswellia saw practically complete remission of their diarrhoea after six weeks of taking a daily dose as compared to a placebo.
  
  
• Additionally, using frankincense oil to treat and manage asthma and bronchitis symptoms may be beneficial. It was discovered that a supplement containing both frankincense and the bael fruit was superior to the placebo at reducing asthma symptoms. Those who consumed it had less difficulty breathing.
  
  
• Frankincense's antimicrobial properties can even assist in maintaining healthy oral health. By destroying germs, the boswellic acids can aid in the prevention of cavities. Even toothaches and gum disease may be prevented with its aid. It managed plaque deposition better than the placebo, according to a study. It can aid in the healing of mouth sores brought on by poor dental health because it is naturally astringent.
  
  
• Frankincense has anti-aging benefits since it is a potent antioxidant. Free radicals are extremely reactive molecules with unpaired electrons, and antioxidants help fight them. Free radicals can damage DNA as they roam the body in search of an electron to bond with, hastening the ageing process. Anti-oxidants also aid in reducing and reversing the harm done by free radicals. The skin will age more gracefully as a result of this.
  
  
• The anti-inflammatory effects of frankincense, which are also advantageous to skincare, are one of the reasons it can aid in the treatment of asthma and arthritis. Since it reduces inflammation, frankincense essential oil can aid in the management of acne.

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