Frankincense

One of the biggest problems with arthritis is that you get inflammation of the joints. This 
is where a lot of the swelling and pain comes from when you have arthritic flare-ups. 
One of the herbs that is best for reducing that inflammation is frankincense. 

What It Does

Frankincense contains a chemical agent that arrests the production of a chemical called 
leukotoxin, which is a chemical produced to cause an inflammation response in 
damaged or injured tissues. Studies have observed that patients who ingested extracts 
taken from Frankincense were effective in reducing the inflammation of knees and other 
important joints of the body. Further research has also been able to increase its 
effectiveness by pairing it with other herbs of the anti-inflammatory nature. 

How to Use It

The extracts made from Frankincense can be used in a few different ways. If you have 
the Frankincense essential oil, it can be applied topically directly to the area that needs 
attention. After it is applied, rub it gently in a circular motion until it’s worked into the 
skin. You can also add essential oil drops to some tea. If you take a few drop a day for a 
few weeks, you will also see a decrease in bowel inflammation as well.
