Frankincense Extract
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Frankincense as Medicine-Truth, Myth, and Misinformation
The anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory Boswellic acids are not present in the essential oil of Frankincense. They are found only in the solid resin portion of Frankincense, and the only way to benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the Boswellic acids is to utilize the resin.
How to make an oil extract of Frankincense-2 methods
There is a lot of interest in the healing compounds found in the different types of Frankincense. Notably, the the Boswellic acid family including AKBA which are ONLY found in Frankincense. With the right information these healing compounds can be incorporated in a broad range of cosmetic and therapeutic products in any kitchen.
