Frankincense: Unveiling the Healing Properties of Frankincense Today

Frankincense is also called olibanum, it’s from the Boswellia tree. The aromatic resin from frankincense is used in incense and perfumes. According to Wikipedia, frankincense comes from the old French expression franc encens meaning “true incense” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankincense).

The Boswellia tree produces resin between 8 to 10 years of age. The tree is tapped between 2–3 times per year. During the final tap, it produces “the best tears because of their higher aromatic terpene, sesquiterpene, and diterpene content. The more opaque the resin the better the quality” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankincense).

The Boswellia tree can be found in the Middle East, Africa, and India. It has a woody and spicy smell.

Health Benefits

Frankincense has been used for medicinal purposes but not all claims are true. Some of the claims have yet to be tested.

May Help Reduce the Symptoms of Arthritis.

People who took 1 gram of frankincense extract per day for 8 weeks mentioned they could walk further, had better motion and had less joint swelling, and pain than the ones who took a placebo.

Maintain Good Oral Health