“They presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” — Matthew 2:11
It has been a companion in worship, wellness, and daily life for thousands of years.
What Is Frankincense?
Why Frankincense Has Endured for Thousands of Years
- Supporting healthy inflammatory balance
- Encouraging immune resilience
- Promoting cellular health and repair
- Supporting the nervous system and emotional regulation
How Frankincense Supports the Body
- Immune wellness, especially during seasonal challenges
- Comfort in joints, muscles, and tissues
- Healthy skin repair and overall skin vitality
- Mental clarity and focus
- A calmer nervous system and emotional balance
- Overall cellular resilience
Its strength lies in gentle, steady support.
Aromatic Use
- Diffuse 4–5 drops in a diffuser (ultrasonic, nebulizing, or water-based).
- Add frankincense to diffuser jewelry and inhale during the day when you need calm and clarity.
- Inhale directly from the bottle for grounding and focus.
- Place 1–2 drops on a tissue, inhale slowly, and breathe deeply.
- Diffuse during prayer, meditation, stretching, or yoga to encourage stillness and reflection.
Topical Use (Always Dilute)
- Add 1–3 drops to the palms, rub together, cup hands over the nose, and inhale deeply (5–7 breaths).
- Apply 1–2 diluted drops to temples or the back of the neck to support concentration.
- Massage 2–3 diluted drops into the neck and shoulders after a busy day.
- Apply 1–3 diluted drops to the bottoms of the feet for general wellness support.
- Mix 10 drops of frankincense in 1 oz of moisturizer (optionally combined with lavender) to support skin tone and texture.
- Add 2 drops to rosehip oil and apply to areas of concern such as scars, sunspots, or stretch marks.
- Add 5 drops to Epsom salts for a relaxing bath after a long day.
About Frankincense Varieties & Quality
- Frankincense (topical/aromatic use)
- Frankincense Plus / Frankincense Vitality (white label, labeled for dietary use)
- Ethically and indigenously sourced
- Carefully distilled
- Transparent in sourcing and testing
Comment below and share how you use it.
References
- Essential Oils Desk Reference (7th Edition). Young Living Essential Oils.
- Shen, T., Li, G. H., Wang, X. N., & Lou, H. X. (2012). The genus Boswellia: Traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 148(2), 317–338.
- Ammon, H. P. T. (2019). Boswellic acids and their role in chronic inflammatory diseases. Molecules, 24(2).
- Frank, A., et al. (2020). Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of boswellic acids. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 20(1).
- Moussaieff, A., et al. (2017). Incensole acetate: A neuroactive compound capable of crossing the blood–brain barrier. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 8.
- Buckle, J. (2015). Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare.
- Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals.
Neli
How do you get the benefits of Lemongrass Plus?
•Put 1–2 drops in a vegetarian gel capsule to take as a dietary supplement to support the digestive and circulatory system, cleansing, and overall wellness.
•Add 2–3 drops to water or hot tea for a light, refreshing flavor and for Lemongrass Plus’s cleansing properties. This is an excellent alternative if swallowing a pill is difficult or you like adding flavor to your water.
•Add Lemongrass Plus to recipes to enhance and brighten the flavor. It has been used since ancient times in Asian cuisine.
Lemongrass Vitality is also a key ingredient in our Slique® CitraSlim™ weight-management product.
I carry peppermint oil with me all the time. It’s one of my favorites. It’s in my backpack (I don’t wear a purse) together with lavender and lemon.
The peppermint essential oil is steam distilled from leaves and stems and is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs. It contains menthol, which is known for its cooling and soothing effect. There are over 1000 studies on peppermint.
Medicinal properties: anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, antiparasitic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, gall bladder/digestive stimulant, pain relieving.
-has effects on the liver and respiratory system (pneumonia, breathing problems,
allergy, sinus issues)
-has the ability to directly affect the brain ‘s satiety center
-digestive stimulant (diarrhea, constipation), inflammatory bowel disease.
-inhaled during mental tasks may improve attention, improve focus and energy.
-ADHD support
- it is a natural breath freshener
Some ways I use peppermint:
- for headache: - a drop in my hand, rub my hands and inhale off of my hands. I rub a few drops on my temple and on the back of my neck.
- for migraines: I do the same, but I use peppermint in combination with lavender.
- I make a cream with coconut oil and add wintergreen, panaway, lavender, eucalyptus and other oils for muscle relaxation and pain
- rub a drop or two on your tummy for tummy ache.
-in the bathroom, I put one drop on the cardboard of the toilet paper for a refreshing smell
-fever: rub several drops on the bottom of the feet
-when I need to reenergized I just smell it, or put a drop on my forehead. Be careful not to get it into your eyes
- I make bath salts with peppermint to relax my feet.
-DIY cleaners :5-6 drops of peppermint
-massage the muscle after exercising
-put a drop in the tub when you take a shower
-you can diffuse in combination with orange, cinnamon bark and rosemary, or just simply by itself
- I made my own peppermint lip balm.
- I made my toothpaste from 1 spoon coconut oil, 1 tsp baking soda and 5-6 drops of peppermint
-In combination with cypress, it is good for concentration
-in the winter I made a vapor rub. -I mixed 1 spoon coconut oil and 4 drops of peppermint, 4 drops of eucalyptus.
-for stuffy nose, or sinusitis, I lean over the diffuser and put a towel over my head and the diffuser and inhale
Blends.
Young Living has a lot of oil blends and peppermint is used in some of them:
Aroma Siez : promotes circulation, muscle relaxation, headache, insomnia, back pain, neck pain, (any kind of pain. It is anti-inflammatory, use in Rain Drop Technique (a massage of different oils for emotional, physical and mentally balance).
AromaEase: used for calmness, nausea, motion sickness, sea sickness, car sickness, emotional sickness (specially for emotional stress that effects the stomach/digestive track).
Digize: digestive problems, bloating/gas, stomach cramps, fights candida, kill parasites for people and animals.
Panaway: arthritis pain, growing pain, inflammation, sore muscle, headache, sciatic pain (I use it for any kind of pain. When my son had a sprain his pinky, in two days both the inflammation and pain were gone).
Progessence: headaches, balance hormones: hot flashes, day and night sweats, insomnia, acne, lack of libido, acne, PMS
RC: respiratory support, expectorant, calming, circulation, fights infections
Raven: respiratory infections, Flu, sinusitis, cough/cold, viral infections
For a better understanding of how the peppermint oil works for your body, here is some scientific explanation. I took the information from Dr. Cole Woolley’s Facebook page:
“Peppermint essential oils relax the small muscles of your airways. This leads to an opening of your bronchial tree in the lungs and hence to increased oxygen transfer from your lungs into your blood and subsequently higher oxygen levels in your muscles. Increased oxygenation of your blood is called in sports physiology an increased VO2max. In other words, your maximum oxygen uptake increases. This leads to an increase of your lactic threshold in the muscles. When a muscle operates with oxygen it produces nicely energy. When all the oxygen is used up the cells turn to anaerobic (without oxygen) energy production which yields less energy than the aerobic one (with oxygen). During anaerobic energy production the cells accumulate lactic acid as byproduct and that will ultimately shut down the energy production. This moment is called the lactic threshold. What I am saying here is that topical application of Peppermint essential oil on your muscles and inhalation of Peppermint essential oil will improve overall oxygenation in the body under normal circumstances. Your athletic performance will increase with this easy measure. Multiple scientific articles describe the improvement in athletic performance after applying, inhaling, or ingesting Peppermint essential oils (1 drop in a glass of water is enough to get the result). Enjoy your next workout together with Peppermint essential oils!...
… I found that quite a few of my patients are not aware about some of the undesired effects of Peppermint (tea or essential oil): heartburn or gastrointestinal reflux. Peppermint can relax the muscles around the gut as it relaxes muscles around the airways. That is why grandma told you to drink Peppermint tea when feeling sick in the stomach. However, through exactly the same mechanism Peppermint can also relax the muscle that provides protection from reflux of fluids from the stomach into the esophagus. This muscle is called the sphincter muscle. If it relaxes then fluids including acid can flow back up into your esophagus and cause heartburn. So if you ever had some uncomfortable feeling in your chest and burping or heartburn after ingesting a few drops of Peppermint....here is your explanation. People with known hiatal hernias and known reflux disease should probably avoid the ingestion of Peppermint tea or Peppermint essential oil”.
There are so many other uses for peppermint oil. Once you will use it, you will fall in love with the oil.
I hope you will enjoy the newsletter and please feel free to give me feedback about how I can serve you better as you travel along your path of a healthier life.
Be healthy, be well.
Healthy Cider
- 2 quarts fresh apple cider
- 1 orange, unpeeled and cut into slices
- 3 drops Lemon Plus (+)
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Plus (+)
- 1 drop Clove Plus (+)
- 1 drop Nutmeg Plus (+)
- Cinnamon sticks, for serving
DIRECTIONS
- Combine apple cider, orange slices, and essential oils in a large pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or more.
- Discard orange slices.
- Serve warm. Add 1–2 cinnamon sticks to individual cups when serving.
Be healthy, be well
Hi friends,- Natural energy
- Weight management
- Healthy skin, hair, and nails
- Minimized sugar cravings
- Mental clarity
- Immunity support
- Eye and cardiovascular health
- Improved athletic performance
- Support for healthy joints and muscles
- Seasonal respiratory support
- help prevent against oxidative stress
- provides overall health support.
Thieves essential oil, is a powerful combination of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils for an aromatic blend that fills any space with a rich, spicy aroma. Thieves is one of Young Living’s most popular products and approves by Health Canada as a natural health product.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil is part of the citrus essential oils family, which is very aromatic and uplifting. Besides lemon, the most common citrus essential oils are orange, lime, lemongrass, grapefruit, bergamot and neroli essential oil.
Lemon essential oil is absorbed into the liver easier than lemon juice, making it a very good detox for your body, and many more.
Lemon essential oil comes from the cold pressing of lemon peels and not from the fruit. It is pH neutral as it does not contain citric acid (that means it does not damage your teeth like lemon juice). It takes 3,000 lemon rings to produce 1 kg of lemon essential oil. Lemon essential oil is one of the most widely used tropical fruits in the world being very well known for it’s high concentration of vitamin C. It contains d-limonene (not found in lemon juice), a chemical compound that appears to be a powerful cancer fighting antioxidant. It is an excellent anti-bacterial, de-greasing, deodorizing, and disinfecting household cleaner. Lemon oil not only increases our mood and concentration, but also helps with fever, asthma, skin problems, hair conditions, and stomach problems, just to name a few.
Benefits of lemon essential oil are:
- Improved digestion
- Cough relief
- Calm stomach and nausea
- Promotes weight loss
- Good for skin
- Decrease cholesterol in blood vessels
- Acne
- Gallstone, kidney stone
- Respiratory issues
- Uplifting, energizing,
- Boosts immune system
How to use lemon essential oil:
- 5-7 drops of lemon oil in a bottle with distilled water and use in the bathroom or any other room as an air freshener.
- 1-2 drops to remove oil, grease spots, even sap (I used in the woods. I went camping and it made wonders).
- Start your day with a glass of water and 1-2 drops of lemon. You can add honey to suit your taste.
- Put a drop on a wart each day until disappears (you can use for any other hard skin, like calluses and bunions).
- Diffuse lemon essential oil in your home for mental clarity.
- 2 drops on a cotton ball and apply on pimples, acne and other skin problems.
- After using public bathroom, rub a drop of oil into your hands.
- Mixing with peppermint and eucalyptus is very good as an ant and insect repellent.
- Diffuse a few drops to reduce mold, fungus, unpleasant odors in the air.
- Add 15-20 drops to a gallon of natural carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and leave a fresh smell in the room.
- Add lemon essential oil to baking soda and water and use it as a natural cleaning scrub in your home.
- Use in detox bath combined with other essential oils, in a cup of Epsom salt.
- Add a drop to your toothpaste once a week to kill bacteria and germs in your mouth.
- Add a drop behind your ear to ease feelings of anxiety.
- Add a drop on the line of the sinuses and you will experience immediate relief.
- Mix baking soda, honey, and lemon oil to fight acne.
Blends
Citrus fresh: is an energizing blend that brings a sense of calm, creativity, and feelings of joy. It helps with weight loss, insomnia, and is a very good air purifier and perfume scent.
Gentle baby: calms & relaxes babies, help babies with diaper rash and skin conditions, reduces stress during pregnancy, reduces stretch marks, removes wrinkles, and helps with skin regeneration.
Raven: good for soothing chest and throat, flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma, and viral infections.
Shutran: boosts men’s feeling of masculinity and confidence. It also helps with anxiety, prostate health, endocrine support, hair loss, and insomnia. It is perfect to use as a cologne that appeals to both men and women.
Be healthy, Be well
RC,
Its a combination of three types of Eucalyptus, Cypress, Marjoram, Lavender, Myrtle, Peppermint and Spruce, perfect to comfort you when applied to the chest and throat to relieve colds and coughs.
Usage suggestions
- apply two drops to a warm wet towel to use as a hot compress or massage into chest and throat 2-3 times daily.
- add RC to a bowl of hot, steaming water. Than place a towel over the head and inhale the steam fro the bowl.
- Rub RC on feet or chest before exercise.
Diffuse RC at bedtime for a comforting aroma.
Add to a carrier oil to create a spa like soothing atmosphere with massage.
Be healthy, Be well
Neli
