The well known story of the three Magi bringing gifts to the newborn baby in Bethlehem is a cherished vision, but the value of those gifts is often underrated by those who don’t understand how priceless these essences were to the people living in those regions of the world during the first century.
Ancient medical documents dating back to 1500 B.C. list frankincense, as well as myrrh, as remedies for certain illnesses. Frankincense oil held a regal position next to gold in that society (although it was not obtained in the same way we do modern distillation); it was used to treat skin blemishes and wrinkles, as well as viral infections and depression.
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) is closely related to myrrh (Commiphora myrrha); both are species of balsams. Boswellia carteri, also known as olibanum, originated in the Middle East and Africa. The resin is harvested from these small knotted balsam trees, and then distilled to produce an essential oil.
The use of frankincense is well documented during biblical times to treat a number of physical, as well as spiritual issues, and new research is exploring the ability of frankincense oil to stimulate human growth hormone (HGH) production in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland slows down the production of HGH after the age of thirty, so the body begins to show signs of aging.
Facial lines and creases, as well as sags and wrinkles begin to surface as HGH production slows down, but when frankincense oil is used, wrinkles seem to disappear. Compounds known as sesquiterpenes are found in frankincense oil, and they fortify the limbic system, so the key glands that secrete the hormones responsible for not only the aging process, but for the health of the cells in all organs in the body are stimulated. Reducing wrinkles is one of frankincense oil’s strong points; all the better if it is a function of restored hormone functions in the body.
Tags: frankincense oil, HGH, human growth hormone, myrrh oil, wrinkles
Um…you basically wrote “the key glands that secrete the hormones responsible for the aging process in the body are stimulated”! (I cropped the part that might have gotten you confused, for that is basically what you are saying!)
If that is correct then it follows that frankincense CONTRIBUTES TO AND ENCOURAGES AGEING! You might want to either alter that sentence or the whole title and topic to “don’t use frankincense unless you want to age fast!”
Which is it? I’m waiting!
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Michael Reply:
September 9th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Hi Lola,
Actually, what you cropped out is not exactly what I said. I did say:
“Compounds known as sesquiterpenes are found in frankincense oil, and they fortify the limbic system, so the key glands that secrete the hormones responsible for NOT ONLY the aging process, but for the health of the cells in all organs in the body are stimulated.”
Furthermore, I quite clearly stated:
“New research is exploring the ability of frankincense oil to stimulate human growth hormone (HGH) production in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland slows down the production of HGH after the age of thirty, so the body begins to show signs of aging.”
It is the increase in the body’s natural production of HGH (human growth hormone), a potent anti-aging hormone, that is responsible for it’s regenerative effects. If frankincense oil increases the natural HGH output, the result is deceleration of aging.
The context of “aging process” in these statements is related to the effects of the hormones in the entirety of the process, which has to do with biological age moreso than chronological age. Clearly, in linear time, we increase our years. But, biologically speaking, we don’t have to “age” with the consensus reality of what others expect to happen just because we have been taught that as we get older we must age dramatically. Quantum mechanics makes it quite plain that it is simply a belief… a fairly persistent belief because of the impact of consensus reality, but yet still just a belief.
All in all I believe having a mindset of being youthful is the most efficacious strategy of health and anti-aging, and the frankincense is simply an analog that assists the subconscious level of the mind with that process. On a mental level it makes it more tangible.
There are many people who are biologically older than their years because of poor diet, lack of exercise, and hereditary issues.
And vice versa… there are many people who are considered biologically younger than their age due to better life choices, such as not smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, low sodium, reduced sugar intake, keeping the body alkaline, elimination of refined foods, trace mineral supplementation, organic meat consumption instead of hormone-packed meats, regular exercise, reducing unhealthy stress, and living in less polluted areas where fresh air is available.
All of these things contribute to our cumulative experience of aging, or not, and I personally do not believe aging is as linear as we are expected to believe. I have friends that are mid 50s and have not one wrinkle, and unlike Cher, it’s natural.
So, that may have been a bit tangential, but I hope it answers your question as to the clarity of my meaning.
Michael
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Hey Michael,
Finally got around to investigating your website. You’ve done an amazing job!!
On this particular blog, are you suggesting using the oil topically on the face– if so,
how much and how often. Love to hear from you!!
D
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Atlas cedarwood has the highest concentration of sesquiterpenes of all the essential (wood) oils (sandalwood, rosewood, frankincense, myrrh etc.) and is therefore thought to be more effective. In addition atlas cedar is great for not only for facial skin, wrinkle prevention but also for spot weight loss & muscle building. It also helps the adrenals in the black spruce/4 oil combo (along with pine and peppermint) and I do believe is also great for scalp/hair but would have to look that up.
It would be nice as David requested if you would answer your readers (not just the rude ones) and indicate the concentration/dilution whether 10% or ??? to be effective.
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Hi Ebony,
Thank you for sharing that information…
I did not indicate a percentage on the frankincense dilution because everyone is different; however, starting with a range from 3% and working your way up to 10% if you can handle the increase is probably best. It can sting if you use it in too high of a concentration.
I did reply to David, but it was at Christmas when we saw each other as we are good friends… so that is most likely why I forgot to answer him on here… but I should have because everyone else doesn’t know that.
Have a great day!
Michael
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