Most of us know incense because of its use on services in the church. Nevertheless, for many centuries it has been used: in perfumery, for aromatherapy and in alternative medicine.
Properties and use of incense oil in non-traditional medicine
Oil of incense is a powerful regenerating and healing wound means. It can rejuvenate and tone the skin. Folk healers add incense to all possible ointments, which heal wounds, trophic ulcers and even individual malignant tumors. The astringent properties of the essential oil of incense are facilitated by:
- Strengthen the gums and roots of hair.
- Rapid arrest of bleeding in the wound.
- Accelerate the healing of cuts, acne, insect bites and ulcers.
In the olden days incense was often consumed in the form of a powder, it was added to the wound healing bandages. He was chewed with sore throats or dental pains, used for poisoning and solutions to problems with digestion. In rooms with sick people, fumigation with incense was mandatory, which killed pathogens and prevented the spread of infections during epidemics.
From time immemorial, the oil of incense and its properties are revered in the Middle East, where it has been used for thousands of years in religious ceremonies as an oil. Frankincense is also a popular ingredient used in the manufacture of cosmetics. He was even found in the burials of the ancient Egyptians and Anglo-Saxons.
Properties and use of incense oil in cosmetology and aromatherapy
The regenerating ability of oil is widely used in caring for aging skin. It is added to shampoo, cream, shower gel, tonic: 4 drops of oil per 5 ml of base.
To take a bath: 3 to 6 drops of oil, which must first be mixed with an emulsifier (a quarter cup of milk, whey, honey, salt, kitchen or sea).
In aromatherapy, incense oil is used for inhalation (3 drops is added to the inhaler, the duration of the procedure is 3 to 7 minutes) or sprayed with an evaporator is a very effective sedative. The fumes of incense oil and its properties give rise to a sense of mental appeasement, relaxation and satisfaction, help to muffle anxiety, irritation and tension.
Contraindications
It is necessary to use inconsistency inconsistently to people suffering: psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease , systemic lupus and oncological diseases.