The different types of frankincense really only vary in terms of aroma the benefits and effects they offer are all incredibly similar. Yes, you read that right!
While each has a distinct chemical profile which is true but several species share the same constituents that do make a blending harmonize and effective. While the overall chemical makeup may seem similar, there are slight variations that make one variety more effective for specific applications over the others but when you need overall body care it can get quite expensive to purchase several Frankincense essential oils for different issues.
Each variety can also be distinguished by its scent which ranges from soft and sweet to bold citrus, spice woodsy, and resinous. That’s why for the most part, finding the right type of frankincense essential oil for you will be a matter of personal preference which one smells best? In reality, the oils you resonate with is the ones for you. I found this is true when a client picks more than one type of Frankincense during their Aroma Frequency test. Turns out they needed more than one species of Frankincense in their custom blend. Your nose can be trusted. Your sense of smell is divine it is one off five senses that came out of the Garden undefiled from the sin in the Garden,
I have been working with Frankincense since 1996 when I first step foot in Israel (alyia 1996) and picked up my first piece of Frankincense sacra in an Israeli Arab shuk that was the size of my hand. Its aroma intrigued me and I could feel its healing power in my hands. It was a extroidinary expierence andI decided that day I was going to learn all I can about Frankincense resin.
In 2003 I started making my blends, mystical gold oils, and skincare oil as well as some special anointing oils all by maceration method. By 2011 I was already teaching people how to use resin for more than just burning as incense but for health purposes by making unique oil infusions.
In 2006-2007 I discovered Frankincense B.seratta was interfering with my son’s factor medication for his Hemophilia. In 2018 an incident happened with a Facebook friend’s mother that sparked a conversation after I pointed out in the conversation the key continent estragole is in seratta is also in carterii. I explained the expierence I had with my own son and with some of my Hemophilia clients . See blog about this conversation here:
So Frankincense and I have been quite acquainted for 25+ years. Over these years I discovered different species of Frankincense work very well for certain health problems and issues. Such as B.carterii is great for skincare, B.Seratta is great for pain like arthritis, B.sacra is great for spiritual use but also for digestive issues. Even though all Frankincense is good for relieving aches and swollen joints, Frankincense B.serrata is the best choice for pain (IMHO). But what about a person that has several issues going on at the same time?
As I worked with different clients I begin to learn that blending a few of the Frankincense species has a hugely positive effect on someone who has fibromyalgia which sometimes can cause a digestive issue by poor eating choices. Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain and heightened pain response to pressure. Other symptoms include tiredness to a degree normal activities are affected including eating properly, sleep problems, and cognitive dysfunctions.
So mixing together several species of Frankincense and rubbing in key areas of the body helps relieve pain, aches, anxiety, sleep issues, and digestive issues all at the same time. Rubbing it into shoulders, across the tummy, limbs, feet, etc the clients were experiencing tremendous relief and finding they were sleeping better and wake up refreshed and having the energy to go about their day.
What is great about doing this is these Frankincense species do not cancel each other’s healing benefits in fact they harmonize together quite well. Overall my clients report they feel good overall and some of their symptoms have subsided completely or lessened greatly than before and definitely feel less tired. It seems that almost all Frankincense can be blended together to treat the overall body mind and spirit. It is a perfect choice and it’s no wonder that Frankincense is in such high demand.
When faced with the question of which Frankincense to choose look for a blend. Take a look at each Frankincense and its benefits and chose single oils, but if you want overall body care check out Our Frankincense Three Blend and Our Frankincense Zakah Supreme Seven Blend.
There are companies that are against blending Frankincense because they simply want to make money by selling more products which is fine for them to do, but why not offer a blend too? For me in reality it should be about helping people with their health issues without causing undue financial hardship too. fact is not everyone can afford two or three bottles of different species of Frankincense and they may not use the whole bottle too this is where a blend can be very useful.
Individuals who say you cannot blend Frankincense together is absolute nonsense and is a lost opportunity to not only help people achieve their health goals but in the long run, can save certain species trees by using less resin because blending these wonderful species together uses less product for max benefits. Why not get the benefits from each species of Frankincense in one bottle? As we all know Frankincense is not cheap and in high demand.
Enjoy Good Health and Happy Week!
