Guest guest Posted February 17, 2000 Report Share Posted February 17, 2000 My latest gift to myself included a bottle of Frankincense. Latin name: Boswellia carteri or Boswellia thurifera Family: Burseracae Note: Middle to base Planet: Sun Plant Part: Tree/Bark Extraction: Distillation Aroma: A haunting fragrance, woody, spicy with a hint of lemon Features: The tree originates from the Middle East, mainly China, Ethiopia, Iran and Lebanon. Incisions made in the tree bark which exudes resin in yellow drops or tears from which is oil is distilled. Properties: Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Cicatrisant, Cytophylactic, Digestive, Diuretic, Sedative, Tonic, Uterine, Vulnerary. Precautions: ? Blends: Basis, Black Pepper, Galbanum, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Orange, Melissa, Patchouli, Pine, Sandalwood. How do people from this newsgroup use it? Moira de Swardt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2000 Report Share Posted February 17, 2000 Hello Moira! Oh my gosh, this is truly one of my dearest oils. It's healing properties are beyond amazing! I use it primarily for meditation using a drop on my crown and my heart and my solar plexus. It is grounding as well as uplifting for me. It also increases my feelings of abundance in all areas of my life. It's expensive, but worth every penny. The more I use it, the more I am aware of why the Wise Men brought this gift to the infant Jesus. And why more of us need the therapeutic quality essential oil for improving our lives. Here's some of the clinical info I have on it: Chemical Constituents: Monoterpenes (40%) ox(my computer cannot do the real symbol) pinene (43%), limonese; Sesquiterpenes; Alcools terpenes; borneol. Action: Expectorant, antitumoral, immuno-stimulant, antidepressant. Traditional Uses: Also known as " olibanum, " or " Oil from Lebanon " . The name frankincense is derived from the Medieval French word for " real incense " . Frankincense is considered the " holy anointing oil " in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It was well known during the time of Jesus for its anointing and healing powers. It was " used to teat every conceivable ill known to man " , it was valued more than gold during ancient times, and only those with great wealth possessed it. Researchers today have discovered that frankincense is high in Sesquiterpenes, which helps stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of emotions) as well as the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands. The hypothalamus, the master gland of the body, controls the release of many hormones, including thyroid and growth hormone. Frankincense is now being researched and used therapeutically in European hospitals and is being investigated for its ability to improve human growth hormone production. Other Uses: This oil may help with allergies, insect and snake bites, bronchitis, cancer, respiratory infections, diphtheria, headaches, hemorrhaging, herpes, high blood pressure, inflammation, stress, typhoid and warts. It contains Sesquiterpenes, enabling it to go beyond the blood brain barrier. It increases the activity of leukocytes in defense of the body against infection. Fragrant Influence: it increases spiritual awareness and promotes meditation. Frankincense may also help improve attitude and uplift sprits, which may help to strengthen the immune system. Bible Reference: There are over 52 references to frankincense (considering that " incense " is translated from the Hebrew/Greek " frankincense " and is referring to the same oil.) Here's just a few: Exodus 30:34, Leviticus 2:1, 2:2, 2:15,16, Leviticus 5:11, 6:15, 24:7, Numbers 5:15, 1 Chronicles 9:29, Nehemiah 13:5, 13:9, Song of Solomon 3:6, 4:6, 4:14, Matthew 2:11, Revelation 18:13 Selected Research: Michie, C.A., et al. " Frankincense and myrrh as remedies in children. " J R Soc Med. 1991; 84(10): 602-5 and Wang, L.G., et al. " Determination of DNA topoisomerase II activity from L1210 cells - a target for screening antitumor agents. " Chung Kuo Yao Li Hsueh Pao. 1991; 12(2): 108-14. Wednesday, February 16, 2000 8:19 PM " Moira de Swardt " <moira.deswardt My latest gift to myself included a bottle of Frankincense. Latin name: Boswellia carteri or Boswellia thurifera Family: Burseracae Note: Middle to base Planet: Sun Plant Part: Tree/Bark Extraction: Distillation Aroma: A haunting fragrance, woody, spicy with a hint of lemon Features: The tree originates from the Middle East, mainly China, Ethiopia, Iran and Lebanon. Incisions made in the tree bark which exudes resin in yellow drops or tears from which is oil is distilled. Properties: Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Cicatrisant, Cytophylactic, Digestive, Diuretic, Sedative, Tonic, Uterine, Vulnerary. Precautions: ? Blends: Basis, Black Pepper, Galbanum, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Orange, Melissa, Patchouli, Pine, Sandalwood. How do people from this newsgroup use it? Moira de Swardt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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