Frankincense

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Chakra Colour: violet

Medicinal Uses: Frankincense over the years has leant itself to deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum, masking odours and as a natural pest repellent warding off mosquitoes and the onset of malaria. Some have even immersed their clothing in the smoke before wearing to continue its protective qualities.

It was also extensively used as a medicine aiding anything from digestion to leprosy, dysentery, tumours, fevers.

Asthma, anti-inflammatory, inflammatory bowel disease, skin health, and can help treat dry skin, reverse signs of aging, and reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars. astringent, speed up the healing of cuts, acne, insect bites, and boils.

Magical Uses: Sacred to the Sun God Ra, frankincense is burned in rites of exorcism, purification, and protection. It is said to accelerate spiritual growth. Rosemary may be used as a substitute. Use for spirituality, exorcism, purification, luck and protection rites. (Resin) burn for protection, exorcism, spirituality, love, consecration, blessing, energy, strength, visions, healing, meditation, power and courage. Use to purify ritual spaces and invoke a spiritual frame of mind.

We still burn Frankincense as part of our rituals but why?  Partly because it has a cleansing pungent sweet smell but more importantly, it is a fantastic mood enhancer.  Burning and inhaling Frankincense creates a feeling of peace and calm, dispelling sorrows or fears while ultimately promoting better self thoughts and confidence.  It is a valuable tool in cleansing and clearing the mind of negative chatter, opening up our intuitive side to create a greater power, our inner soul, source, the universe, or whatever name you care to give to this powerful connection.

Other Names: olibans, Bible Frankincense, Boswelliacarteri, Boswellia sacra, Boswellie, Encens, Incense

Contraindications: none documented

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