Fun Facts
• Frankincense essential oil is considered a holy oil in the Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years and was one of the gifts given to Christ at his birth.
• Frankincense is mentioned in one of the oldest -known scientific records, the Ebers Papyrus, dating
from the 16th century B.C.
• Young Living distills its Frankincense oil from the resin of Boswellia carterii trees located in northern Africa near the Arabian Peninsula.
I am definitely of the belief that one of the most powerful forms of plant-based medicines in the world is essential oils. From promoting relaxation to soothing skin scrapes, to supporting healing and the fight of disease, essential oils offer countless benefits to your life.
Let me be clear – the use of these oils is no “fad.” Essential oils have thousands of years of history in traditional medicine, in the most ancient of cultures. The Egyptians, the Chinese, the Greeks… they all used essential oils.
From the times of Biblical medicine on through to today, essential oils are used throughout the world. Until fairly recently they’ve been better accepted and popular outside of the United States… but I’m happy to see that so many Americans are catching on to the immense benefits of these healing oils.
One of my favorite examples of the long history and effectiveness of essential oils is about a group of thieves in England who, despite daily contact with corpses who had succumbed to the Black Death (the plague), didn’t get sick.
The story goes that the King heard about these men who would enter the homes of those taken by the plague, rob them of all their valuables, yet did not fall ill from the highly contagious disease. The King had these thieves captured and when they were brought in front of him, he demanded they reveal their secret.
They confessed to being from a family of a long line of apothecaries. They were familiar with the immune protection provided by certain blends of oils, which they would rub all over their bodies, before going thieving. They say the King forced the men to reveal their recipe and then subsequently used the oils to protect himself and his family from the ravages of the Black Death. They also say the recipe is still in the Royal archives to this day.
My family and I use essential oils in a variety of ways on a daily basis. Why do I believe everyone should follow in our footsteps and rely on essential oils, too? It’s simple. My family has opted to use safe, natural remedies that have thousands of years of history proving their benefits, over a dependence on prescriptions of synthetic drugs that have a long list of side effects which are nothing short of dangerous.
When I did my research in choosing essential oils, I knew to always look for the highest quality. You want oils that are certified organic, with 100% purity. That’s why I use, and highly recommend, Young Living Essential Oils. I am frequently asked about what essential oils I favor, and also how I use them. So, when you purchase through my site, you will receive some tips for using the oils in healing, preventing, or the fight of disease. Click here to learn more about essential oils singles and blends. It will open to one of my favorites…Frankincense.
Ingredients: Boswellia carterii† (Frankincense) oil † 100% pure, therapeuticgrade essential oil.
