Frankincense
Jul 21
Frankincense has one of the richest histories of any aromatic plant material. Its warm, resinous fragrance has been burned as incense, incorporated into perfumes, and used in traditional practices for centuries. Today, frankincense essential oil is equally at home in a modern diffuser, massage blend, perfume bottle, or seasonal aromatherapy recipe. It is also surrounded …
Jun 07
Deeply resinous, woody, fresh, and slightly citrus-like, frankincense essential oil is one of the most recognizable oils in aromatherapy. Its aroma can feel both grounding and uplifting, which helps explain why frankincense has remained important in incense, perfumery, spiritual traditions, and personal-care products for centuries. Frankincense essential oil is distilled from the fragrant oleo-gum resin …
Dec 12
Frankincense essential oil has a warm, resinous aroma that can make even a simple blend feel richer and more sophisticated. Its scent is often described as woody, balsamic, slightly spicy, and subtly citrusy, which gives it unusual versatility in aromatherapy. It pairs beautifully with lavender, cedarwood, sweet orange, lemon, bergamot, and many other essential oils. …
Jan 13
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people become interested in aromatherapy. Lavender, bergamot, chamomile, ylang ylang, frankincense, and other essential oils are routinely promoted as natural ways to “calm anxiety,” reduce stress, or help someone feel more settled. There is some scientific evidence worth discussing—but the story is more complicated than many essential-oil …
