Astral Health

What Exactly Is Frankinscence?

  

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) is a tree resin that is harvested from a small tree that is native to Somalia and some Arabic regions. The tree is cut which causes it to weep white milky tears. These tears harden into amber or orange drops which are then graded according to color and size and steam distilled to produce olbanimum (the ancient name for Frankincense.)

  

Although it is a holy resin that has been burned for centuries in both churches and for more pagan rituals (60 tons were burned annually for the feast of Baal in ancient Rome) it mainly produces a sexual response by stimulating certain hormones. Other studies have shown that it produces a chemical called tetrahydrocannabinol. This substance is thought to expand the subconscious so diffusing it through the air can be a bit “trippy.”

  

In addition to blowing your mind, Frankincense is also an expectorant, immune system stimulant and anti-depressant. It is an excellent treatment for asthma and nervous disorders.

  

Peace Be Still, Sam