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The ancient art of aromatherapy is the practice where through the burning of herbs and other botanicals favourable results are achieved. Burning frankincense in particular has been done for thousands of years in places of worship and meditation in an incense burner. The popularity of burning frankincense is spurred on by the want of some people to infuse the essence of frankincense in an array of modern day objects that rely on scent to make people feel good such as shampoos, lotions, perfumes and other aromatherapy items.

Feelings Soothed And Meditative

The act of burning frankincense signals a desire for introspection, for many meditative people. The very fact so many people believe that burning frankincense can aid in the expansion of one’s meditative prowess as well as deepen and slow one’s breathing. The smell of frankincense can induce a potent introspection in some that many believe to be beneficial for themselves is due to its calming and soothing effect.

Burning frankincense may be the time honoured way of experiencing the frankincense scent but when incorporated into massage therapy oil, frankincense essential oil works well. Not only does frankincense essential oil help to sooth and relax the muscles but it also has anti-inflammatory properties and can act as an anti-septic agent. Regular massages with frankincense essential oil can also promote improved digestion as well as reproductive systems in women.

The relaxing and calming atmosphere that burning frankincense gives off, is most beneficial for people who are experiencing a great deal of stress. The slow and deep breaths that result form inhaling burning frankincense or the smell of frankincense can help people with some respiratory conditions. There are many more conditions that can benefit with the aid of this scent.

Different Ways Of Burning Frankincense

There are several different ways to burn frankincense. The most common in households is done via a candle burner, with a diffuser and through the burning of incense sticks. Burning frankincense with a candle burner and a diffuser is similar in the way that the essential oil is burnt. Candle burners usually have a small pool with some oil in it half filled with a tea light candle burning beneath it. Diffusers on the other hand do not use candles to generate the heat; instead they use electricity to speed the frankincense. Burning frankincense incense sticks is the usually done in places of worship and prayer.

The centuries old method is still the most common means being used for burning frankincense; this is done by taking hardened resin, called “tears”, and placing them on live coals. This is the method that people in the Middle East discovered a long time ago and still find it the best.

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