Essential oils provide versatile natural remedies for everyday wellness. Frankincense essential oil, revered in traditional practices worldwide but lesser-known in regions like France, stands out for its potency. It blends seamlessly with carrier oils such as jojoba or coconut.
Explore these 10 lesser-known uses of frankincense essential oil:
Frankincense essential oil delivers immediate serenity, relaxation, and calm, drawing on centuries of traditional use. Many note it enhances intuition and spiritual connection through its aroma.
How to use:
- Add a few drops to a warm bath to lower stress levels.
- Diffuse a few drops at home using a homemade or commercial diffuser to ease anxiety and promote relaxation.
A natural disinfectant, frankincense essential oil purifies indoor air, targeting bacteria and viruses—much like our ancestors who burned it for the same purpose.
How to use:
- Add a few drops to a diffuser to cut indoor pollution, deodorize, and disinfect rooms or surfaces.
Its potent antiseptic properties combat microbes, making frankincense an effective ally for dental care and prevention of cavities, bad breath, and infections.
How to use:
- Choose organic toothpastes with frankincense, especially if you enjoy its scent.
- Mix a few drops with baking soda for a simple homemade toothpaste.
As a powerful astringent, frankincense tightens pores, protects skin, and addresses blemishes, acne, large pores, and wrinkles. It firms sagging areas like the belly, cheeks, or under eyes, countering aging signs naturally.
How to use:
- Combine 6 drops of frankincense essential oil with 30 ml of unscented carrier oil.
- Apply to targeted skin areas.
Note: Patch test first to rule out allergies.
Frankincense eases gastrointestinal discomfort, including bloating, constipation, cramps, IBS, and menstrual pain, by mimicking digestive enzymes to speed food breakdown.
How to use:
- Mix 1-2 drops with 25 cl water or 1 tablespoon honey for relief.
Note: Use only 100% pure essential oil orally. Never ingest oils labeled "fragrance" or "fragrant."
It speeds wound healing, fades scars, pigmentation from acne, stretch marks, and eczema, and supports post-surgical recovery.
How to use:
- Blend 2-3 drops with unscented carrier oil or lotion.
- Apply to affected skin.
Note: Ideal for healing skin; avoid open wounds.
Ease breathing issues, coughs, congestion, and phlegm naturally. It reduces nasal inflammation, benefiting allergies and asthma too.
How to use:
- Inhale from a handkerchief with a few drops.
- Or use a diffuser.
By boosting circulation, it relieves arthritis, muscle/joint pain, digestive issues, and asthma-related discomfort.
How to use:
- Massage diluted drops (with vegetable oil) into sore areas like muscles, joints, feet, or neck.
- Add 1 drop to hot water, soak a cloth, and apply—or inhale over face.
- Diffuse at home for ongoing benefits.
This storable cream accelerates healing for minor wounds. For quick use, apply the warm oil mix directly without whipping.
Ingredients:
- 60 cl shea butter or coconut oil
- 10 drops jasmine essential oil
- 10 drops frankincense essential oil
- Mixing bowl
- Storage container
How to make:
Melt shea butter or coconut oil in a double boiler. Stir in essential oils. Chill briefly, then whip with an electric mixer to cream consistency. Store in container.
This natural blend promotes restful sleep and doubles as a nighttime skin treatment, clearing blemishes and rashes.
Ingredients:
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 1/4 tablespoon organic coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- Mixing container
How to make:
Soften coconut oil in a double boiler if needed. Add other oils and mix well. Apply to face and body before bed. Refrigerate leftovers. Blot excess to protect sheets.
Frankincense pairs with most essential oils. For energizing blends, combine with citrus like lemon; for calming, use with lavender.
