Frankincense And Myrrh Uses And History.
Frankincense and myrrh video
There is a long history of frankincense and myrrh in Egypt, as well as in the Middle East and India. Frankincense is often associated with religious rituals and has religious connotations in both cultures. The resin is extracted from the frankincense tree, which grows wild across the steppes of central Asia, and the myrrh tree, which grows wild in the east and west. Frankincense is rich in essential oils and has become a valuable natural therapeutic oil. Frankincense
Frankincense was used for embalming and cosmetic reasons in the middle east, however it soon developed a reputation for its medicinal qualities. It is made from the frankincense trees and has been used as a tonic and an embalming antiseptic throughout history. In fact, the use of frankincense is consistent with the early history of frankincense and myrrh as well. Frankincense and myrrh are useful in less relaxing blends, such as baths, tonics and baths.
It is a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic, and has proven to be effective in treating skin ulcers and burns. The resin is also useful for treating infections, skin diseases, abscesses, as well as mild wounds. In addition to healing, myrrh contains substances that prevent infection and promote the formation of white blood cells. Unique to frankincense are anti-inflammatory properties, and treatment is especially beneficial to those with deep wounds or to those with large bruises.
Frankincense can also be used topically to treat acne and rashes. It works particularly well when the essential oil is diluted with carrier oils like grape seed, jojoba oil or almond oil. The result is a fast acting acne and rash ointment which act quickly and heals without drying out the skin. Myrrh has similar properties to frankincense, which has made it suitable for treating burns. Because of the antiseptic and antibacterial properties of the resin, it is also helpful for the treatment of skin diseases, boils, abscesses, and other medical conditions.
Frankincense is often used as an insecticide. Its steam-distilled quality allows it to be highly effective against fleas, mosquitoes, and other insects. When mixed with alcohol and sprayed on an insecticide mixture, it forms a hard foam which will extinguish the insecticide. This foam serves a double function: the antiseptic qualities of the foam will prevent further infection from taking hold on the patient’s body, and the high concentrations of the essential oil are enough to vaporize the chemicals in the insecticide mixture so that the vapor does not drift back into the air and thus prevent the formation of a dangerous chemical reaction with other ingredients in the mix. Frankincense resin can also be used as a fungicide, but this should only be done under expert supervision.
A third common use for frankincense and myristic is as a natural remedy for wounds and infections: the oils provide a soothing, healing essence which, in addition to the oils, can help to heal the wounds and allow the body to recover more quickly. These oils are very rich in essential fatty acids, which are vital to tissue regeneration and the healing of these are tissue wounds. In addition, they are rich in linolenic acid (which provides the basis of the omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in fish oil and other marine products), stearic acid (which is an essential oil that offers a richness in linoleic acid, which helps to protect the skin) and many large numbers of other vegetable oils, including link lipids, caprylic acid, and fatty acids. Frankincense is the most abundant essential oil in frankincENSE truffles, which are baked and made into candies. Myristrh is the most abundant essential oil in myrrh trees, which are dried and powdered for aromatherapy purposes. And because myrrh contains linolipids, it is very useful as a moisturizer and in treating skin conditions such as acne and eczema.
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