Frankincense- Boswellia carterii, boswellia ferreana, boswellia serreta

Energy and Flavors- warm, bitter, pungent

Parts Used- essential oil from resin

Parts of Body- brain, digestive system, lungs, skin

Conditions- acne, blemishes, allergies, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, bad breath, high blood pressure, cancer, cavities, colitis, constipation, cramps, cough, chrons disease, cysts, dark spots, depression, digestive disorders, eczema, fatigue, gas,gingivitis, headaches, increased heartbeats, infertility, IBS, large pores, leaky gut syndrome, loose skin, menopause, mood swings, mouth sores, nausea, oral infections, pain, PMS, saggy skin, stomach aches, stress, stretch marks, surgical wounds, toothpaste, tooth decay, wounds, wrinkles

Curative Properties- analgesic, antibacterial, anticancer, antidepressant, antidiarrhetic, antiemetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antineoplastic, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispamodic, antitumor, antiviral, astringent, brain tonic, deodorizer, digestive, disinfectant, emmenagogue, hypnotic, hypotensive, immunostimulant, stimulant, vulnerary

Biochemical Properties- terpenes and boswellic acid, pentacyclic triterpene

Cautions- can be toxic if ingested in large quantities, can have a bloodthinning effect so ask healthcare provider if you have blood clotting factors that matter, potential to negatively react with anticoagulant medications

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