Frankincense - Celebrate the Divine With This Ancient Sacred Oil
We all know the story of the birth of baby Jesus and the three wise men bearing gifts. One of the gifts was frankincense a precious oil from the fragrant resin of the tree, so widespread at the time that it grew in the lands of the Bible and beyond.
Boswellia sacra is the primary tree in the genus Boswellia. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula, and horn of Africa. The tree is cut and resin flows. It dries into a hard scab like substance. It is harvested and most often, sold raw, in what looks like golden nuggets or crystals. Other times it is made into oil or incense. Exported in tonnage, due to its popularity, frankincense is over exploited bringing it close to the brink of collapse. Experts are saying this genus could be extinct in less than 20 years.
The Frankincense Tree Called the Boswellia Sacra
To smell frankincense is to be transported in times to ancient Egypt where the Pharaohs were embalmed in its sweet fragrant aroma and Cleopatra and her entourage would crush its ashes into eye-liner. Every religion embraced frankincense and this is why we think of it as a “spiritual oil” used in ceremony. But the clergy wasn’t the only fan of these golden nuggets, the Beauty Industry took interest, and you can now find it in everything from your Chanel Number 5 to your favorite health food store aromatherapy department.
It’s never fun to be a part of a drama that requires all its actors to be good and not bad. One must restrain themselves from telling others what to do, but in the case of frankincense demanding sustainable, socially conscious products sourced with care is not asking too much.
After all, creating sacred ceremony requires divine scents. Adding frankincense to your spiritual practice of self-care, if done responsibly will provide more then mood boosting benefits.
In this blog we’ll talk about how frankincense oil opens your third eye chakra. Plus, we’ll share some quick tips to help you become more intuitive and clairvoyant.
So let’s dive into why frankincense essential oil will be your new go-to solution for deepening your awareness.
HOW WILL FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL MAKE YOU FEEL?
At Adoratherapy, we take your chakras seriously. Adoratherapy provides more than just products that smell good – it’s devoted to creating truly impactful functional scent solutions that create every day rituals you can rely on to deepen your practice of self-love. This is our CEO & Chief Mood Booster, Laura McCann’s “raison d’etre” and it’s not a coincidence that our Clarity Chakra Boost blend, made with frankincense, holy basil and myrrh is her favorite.
In the store Laura shares her wisdom with our guests, and when it comes to imparting the benefits of an open third eye, Laura can’t say enough. Frankincense has earned its title as “King of the Oils”.
If you’re wanting energy, we may suggest something with lemon.
If you want to manifest or anchor your yoga practice, we may recommend vetiver.
But if you find yourself requiring access to your subconscious gifts of sight, we’ll recommend a product with frankincense essential oil…
… Wondering why? Let’s take a closer look at how frankincense essential oil will impact your day:
#1 Relaxes & Lifts Your Moods
Relaxed with Frankincense Oil
Frankincense essential oil is known for its mood lifting and chill qualities. Studies have shown that it stimulates the portion of the brain that regulates emotions and can create a sense of comfort and peace. That’s why most people turn to frankincense essential oil as a holistic approach to fighting hormonal ups and downs, depression, stress, and anxiety. Many of these benefits are attributed to its anti-inflammatory properties.
No wonder this oil has been used in religious ceremony, its mood boosting benefits match up with our spiritual energy and vibration when we reach states of openness and clarity of mind through prayer, gratitude and contemplation.
So if you find you are looking to lean into spirit, frankincense essential oil is the perfect choice to relax you and deepen awareness of your breath, take you into dream states, and access memories.
#2 Improves Memory & Learning
Smarter & Wiser with Frankincense Oil
Frankincense essential oil provides an extra memory boost. If a strengthened short-term and long-term memory are what you are looking for, then frankincense should be your go to oil.
When cognitive superpowers are top of mind, frankincense essential oil will provide a wide range of benefits. reach for your oils when staying in the flow of your thoughts is required.
#3 Calms & Sedates
Calmer & inner focused with Frankincense oil
Frankincense essential oil is anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and mood-boosting. It might help with aches and pains, and stress making it perfect for getting a good night’s rest. If you find yourself struggling to get to bed, frankincense essential oil will take bedtime from the "have to" to the "want to" as you access your dreamscape more readily. Place a few drops of oil into your hands, rub your palms together, and inhale before laying down to sleep. As you toss and turn your hands, close to your face will smell great and inspire you to release your mind. You see, scent can affect your dreams.
WHAT CHAKRAS IS FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL USED FOR?
Chakras are the energy points of your body that regulate all of your body's functions. Chakras affect everything from keeping your emotions in balance, to proper organ function, to keeping your immune system thriving. There are 7 main chakras to your body that are spread out from the base of your spine to the crown of your head.
Here we’ll be focusing on the chakras that frankincense essential oils help heal, balance, and ground.
Balance Your Solar Plexus With Frankincense Essential Oil
Your solar plexus chakra supports your gut. When it’s unbalanced, you’ll feel overwhelmed, out of energy and hyper-vigilant. Frankincense unifies the body and the spirit. When we release our worry and anxiety, we can heal ourselves from overthinking and mental exhaustion.
When the gut and the third eye work together in harmony, we tap into our “source” unifying our “doing” energy with our “being energy”. This lifts our spiritual practice to a new level, allowing us to be in pure flow.
When you use frankincense essential oil for your chakras, you’ll end up feeling wise and tapped into your subconscious.
You can learn more about boosting and balancing your solar plexus here.
Open your Third Eye Chakra With Frankincense Essential Oil
Your third eye chakra wants to be open. After all, when it is open, we are able to see clearly, and that is why we call it the "sixth sense"! When it's not, you can ask yourself, what is it you don’t want to know. The pineal gland, commonly dubbed the “third eye”, is located deep in the center of the brain. It is suggested that it serves as a metaphysical connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.
Frankincense essential oil encourages freedom of expression and clarity. When our third eye is open, we can begin to trust ourselves and rely on intuition over our cognitive abilities. An open third eye can lead to an increase in perceptive, intuitive, and spiritual abilities. Frankincense reflects violet rays, thought to be the most healing of the light frequencies.
You can learn more about boosting and clearing your third eye chakra here.
Connect with the Eternal & the Divine Crown Chakra with Frankincense Essential Oil
The 7th chakra, called the Crown in Sanskrit means "thousandfold". The ultimate goal for anyone developing their chakras is enlightenment, and this chakra packs a punch. Considered to be the highest vibrational center in the subtle body it is associated with the ideal of the "Spiritual quest". The more the crown is open, the more you evolve as a conscious being. The element of the crown is "thought".
Frankincense Oil will connect you with eternal and the divine. Strengthen your spiritual consciousness and immerse your being into a state of release and tranquility.
You can learn more about opening your crown chakra here.
HOW DO YOU SAFELY USE FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL?
We can't stress enough at Adoratherapy how important it is that you use our essential oils correctly and safely. So here are some tips for safely using frankincense essential oil:
Safe Essential Oil Skin Application
You should never apply essential oil to your skin in full strength. That’s why when using frankincense essential oil, you should always use it combined with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
Use Frankincense Oil Safely With a Carrier Oil
Carrier oils work by diluting the strength of essential oils, this creates a mixture that’s moisturizing and less likely to cause skin reactions. To be safe after you’ve mixed the essential oil with a carrier oil, test a patch of your skin with your frankincense essential oil to make sure you're not sensitive to topical application.
The perfect time to enjoy the benefits of this chakra-balancing oil is when:
- You’re in deep meditation
- You want a more meaningful yoga experience
- You need a natural cognitive boost
But this oil smells so good you may want to enjoy it all the time.
Enhance Your Meditation With Clarity Chakra Spice
For a full aromatic effect, roll on our Clarity Chakra Boost with frankincense essential oil on your third eye and pulse points. Rub the oil in and breath it from your clasped palms. Focus on stimulating your third eye, by staring at the back of your forehead while your eyes are closed. This awakens the pineal gland and moves you into a deeper state of relaxation.
Enhance your Meditation with Clarity Chakra Boost Oil
Use as a Natural Perfume
Another way to bask in the mood-boosting benefits of frankincense essential oil is by wearing it as a natural perfume. At Adoratherapy, we created our Clarity Chakra Boost perfume to give you the option of wearing this soulful and healing scent.
It has top notes of frankincense, tulsi, and myrrh. And it contains other essential oils like cardamon, spikenard, and jasmine absolute. This blend is beneficial when used during meditation to heal your third eye and to anchor your intention for clairvoyance and third sight.
Use the Clarity Chakra Boost by applying it to your wrists and focus points with the sleek roller ball. You can even apply it on your third eye!
“Amazing smell. So earthy but not overpowering. Very uplifting and easy to use. Love the roll on so you don’t use too much!!”
— Mariah
Set the Mood With a Room Boost Spray
Room boost sprays are a popular solution at Adoratherapy. Our customers tell us that our water based room boost sprays are a whole new way to use essential oils. Room Boosts are so versatile, they can be enjoyed any time of the day and in any room of your choice.
Our Abundance Room Boost spray contains powerful top notes of cinnamon, clove and vetiver. This blend also includes frankincense and was created to support access to the divine consciousness through meditation and manifestation.
It’s the perfect natural solution to use when you desire prosperity and when you need to ground yourself before stepping out into the subconscious realms. Take it on the mat or leave it on your desk to ignite your mind and support the work at hand.
“Warm and inviting - the clove and the cinnamon are subtle yet remind you to run towards the comfort - abundance indeed! Your products are like flying first class, once experienced, there is no substitute. I love how luxurious and sophisticated your products are, they never fail to disappoint, and the Abundance Room Boost Spray is NO EXCEPTION! 5 Stars over and over. Namaste” — Will
IT’S UNDENIABLE – FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL IS ONE OF THE BEST
Frankincense Essential Oil
There’s simply no denying that frankincense essential oil transcends all the other oils when it comes to awakening our spiritual senses. It’s also second-to-none when it comes to calming us down, and stimulating our inner vision.
At Adoratherapy, we may be a little bit biased when it comes to the life-changing benefits of essential oils. It’s safe to say we’re fanatics when it comes to holistic solutions that consistently deliver mood-boosting benefits whenever you need them.
And we can’t deny that our customers feel the same way. We’ve been told time and time again how our products continue to aid others’ wellness journeys and improve their lives.
So if you’re ready to optimize your health and well-being, then it's time to give frankincense essential oil a try. You’ll quickly find you will be reaching higher highs and fewer lows naturally as you anchor your intention for more inner wisdom and self control.
Get your very own intentionally-crafted frankincense essential oil blend for a quick mood boost here.