Awhile ago, I got curious about essential oils. A lot of people I know that either prefer natural/herbal medicines or cannot take or use a lot of modern antibiotics due to allergies or other health issues use essential oils. Because of this, I asked a friend of mine, Jessica, who is an essential oil guru in my opinion, if she'd be willing to do a monthly feature on here for me about essential oils, and she said she'd be delighted to! :) "Essential Oils 101 with Jess" will go live the first day of every month, and I hope you find the information helpful! If you're curious about essential oils, this information will be a great starting point for you! (See the disclaimer at the bottom of the post for further information.)
Without further adieu, I give you Jess!
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December's Oil of the Month:
Frankincense (5mL)
Frankincense (5mL)
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| (Price listed is for the Vitality version. You can search the other oils and blends here.) |
Winter….Winter….Winter…and, no matter how many times I say it or I type it….I still miss summer! I am not a snow girl whatsoever, BUT I do LOVE Christmas! I love to have those massive fluffy snowflakes falling down with beautiful street lights reflecting through the crisp air and sipping a gorgeous hot cup of coffee from our local shop. I love the smells of fresh desserts swirling through the air as Christmas music lightly echoes around my home. And I LOVE having a very Christmas sentimental oil diffusing atop our piano as my Mozart-gifted husband plays Christmas hymns! And what is that oil? None other than Frankincense! As in one of the wonderful gifts from the wise men to Christ!
Frankincense is a once considered priceless oil dating back a few thousand years! Mainly the resin was used as a burning incense for everything from leprosy to toothaches; bug repelling to wound care; eyeliner to skin firming and the list goes on! So what better oil to celebrate the birth of Christ than the very oil given to Him!
When there is a bug attacking our home and bodies, we grab our old friend Frank! It goes in a warm tea, it goes in a few drops of coconut oil as an all over moisturizer, and it goes in the warm bubble bath as breathing it in boosts the health of our respiratory system and functions. But our #1 use is on the spine! I take 2 drops directly and rub it into the spine of whoever isn’t feeling well. And if we get that awful headache that accompanies those bugs, then this friendly Frank gets rubbed into the back of the skull and up to the temples. This oil is AMAZING for the brain, guys!
Ok, so this is one oil that you can literally just open the bottle and use for so many ailments and needs, BUT let me tell you one of the BEST ways I’ve found! I call them FrankinSalts, and they are amazing!!! You pour some into your bath and you, my friend, are on the path to immune boosting powers!!! And that jar? Have any holidays or celebrations coming up? Spruce it up with personality and it makes a great gift!
What you'll need:
- 12oz. Mason Jar
- 1 cup Epsom Salt (infused or not)
- 5-10 drops Frankincense Oil*
- Pour the salts into the jar and sprinkle the oil over the salts.
- Tighten on the top and shake, shake, SHAKE it up!
- Let them sit for at least 24 hours to really peak that infusion.
- Bath time! Pour desired amount into your running bath water, climb in and soak it in!
Notes from Jess:
-Boost it even more with Lavender* or Eucalyptus* essential oils.
-Need to get a detoxifying effect? Get a 16oz. jar instead and add in 1/2cp baking soda.
-Take your empty oil bottles, toss them into an Epsom Salt bag, and leave them in there until you need the salts! You will be amazed at your new creation!
And there you have it! Get to making you some, and get your body boosting against bugs, germs, and enjoy the MANY other health benefits that Frankincense blesses us with! Need some more ideas? Shoot me a message and I have more to share!
*Click on the links to view the ingredient lists to see if these products are right for you and fit your individual allergen needs. Note that oils mentioned, other than the Eucalyptus, are the Vitality variety, and there are other types of Eucalyptus essential oil, as well. You can search the other oils and blends here.
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Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of your doctor’s medical advice. Though essential oils can be of great benefit for many people, they need to be used properly, and please be advised that some people cannot use essential oils due to allergies, sensitivities, etc. I highly recommend that you discuss the use of essential oils with your allergist or physician prior to using them for the first time to see if essential oils are right for you. All information shared here is based on the personal experiences of Jessica Pero and/or myself, and individual results can vary. Neither of us are doctors, and we cannot treat, cure or diagnose any medical conditions.
Neither Jessica nor I have been paid for our opinion of Young Living products, though free samples may have been sent to us at times (most products will have been purchased by at least Jessica for personal use vs. being given to her for free to try prior to it appearing on this page). Our opinions are 100% our own without censor and reflect our personal feelings on the products and not that of the company/person that sent them to us. If I do not have a comment on a particular product, it is because I have not personally tried it. No product will be shown on this site that has not been tried by at least Jessica beforehand.
This post will also contain links (that were safe and valid at the time of posting) to outside sources to give you more information about the products listed and about how to purchase these products, including but not limited to the option to set up an account with Young Living. You are not required nor obligated to set up an account with Young Living nor to purchase products from them by visiting these links. If you choose to set up an account with Young Living or buy their products, you do so at your own discretion. Furthermore, by using the information in this post, you expressly acknowledge and agree that Caring Foodie, its author (Julie Moore), Jessica and Caleb Pero, Essentially Balanced, Young Living, blogspot.com and wordpress.com are not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions resulting from the use of this information including, but not limited to, your choosing to purchase or not purchase products, to take (or not to take) a specific course of action based on the information shared herein or your seeking (or not seeking) professional medical care.
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Thanks for being my guest, Jess!
I hope you all have enjoyed learning a little more about Frankincense essential oil. If you have further questions, please leave a comment below and Jess will respond as she is able or contact her via her "Contact" page.
I am available anytime for support, help and guidance, too!
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(The information and photos found within this post was originally posted by Jessica on her blog, Essentially Balanced, and used with her permission.)
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/122630058357561/
(The information and photos found within this post was originally posted by Jessica on her blog, Essentially Balanced, and used with her permission.)
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of your doctor’s medical advice. Though essential oils can be of great benefit for many people, they need to be used properly, and please be advised that some people cannot use essential oils due to allergies, sensitivities, etc. I highly recommend that you discuss the use of essential oils with your allergist or physician prior to using them for the first time to see if essential oils are right for you. All information shared here is based on the personal experiences of Jessica Pero and/or myself, and individual results can vary. Neither of us are doctors, and we cannot treat, cure or diagnose any medical conditions.
Neither Jessica nor I have been paid for our opinion of Young Living products, though free samples may have been sent to us at times (most products will have been purchased by at least Jessica for personal use vs. being given to her for free to try prior to it appearing on this page). Our opinions are 100% our own without censor and reflect our personal feelings on the products and not that of the company/person that sent them to us. If I do not have a comment on a particular product, it is because I have not personally tried it. No product will be shown on this site that has not been tried by at least Jessica beforehand.
This post will also contain links (that were safe and valid at the time of posting) to outside sources to give you more information about the products listed and about how to purchase these products, including but not limited to the option to set up an account with Young Living. You are not required nor obligated to set up an account with Young Living nor to purchase products from them by visiting these links. If you choose to set up an account with Young Living or buy their products, you do so at your own discretion. Furthermore, by using the information in this post, you expressly acknowledge and agree that Caring Foodie, its author (Julie Moore), Jessica and Caleb Pero, Essentially Balanced, Young Living, blogspot.com and wordpress.com are not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions resulting from the use of this information including, but not limited to, your choosing to purchase or not purchase products, to take (or not to take) a specific course of action based on the information shared herein or your seeking (or not seeking) professional medical care.
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Thanks for being my guest, Jess!
I hope you all have enjoyed learning a little more about Frankincense essential oil. If you have further questions, please leave a comment below and Jess will respond as she is able or contact her via her "Contact" page.
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