There are more than a dozen species of Boswellia trees, commonly called frankincense trees, yet one species reigns supreme: Boswellia sacra of Omani origin. The finest and most highly prized frankincense resin is produced by the Boswellia sacra species, which grows in Oman. Oman has a reputation for producing superior-quality frankincense trees that deliver the highest-grade resin. You can see it by its light colour. The more light the better the quality.
Frankincense has many health benefits as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, carminative and healing properties, diuretic, expectorant, sedative. Contemporary science can not explain, for example, the extraordinary effects of Frankincense fumigations in the treatment of epilepsy, sensory disturbances, or serious psychosis, but there are numerous records of the extraordinary effects of this process. It is also said that it codes back the dna to a healthy state of the bodycells and it is very beneficial for the brain function and used against braintumors.
You can dissolve frankincense in water and drink it, or put a little piece in your mouth and let it dissolve. When you take a bigger piece, you can chew frankincense like a chewing gum!
Frankincense is also nice to heat and let the smell all over your room. It is good for a positive mood and has a relaxing and calming effect.
