Frankincense Oil & Cutaneous Cysts

Frankincense oil has been used for centuries for religious and medicinal purposes. Its strong aroma is essential to aromatherapy, and has also aided in the relief of sinus ailments. Topically, frankincense oil can be used to treat skin ailments.

Origin

• Frankincense oil is extracted from the resin or gum of the Frankincense/Olibanum tree, also known as Boswellia Carteri. Historically, frankincense has been used as a primary ingredient in cosmetics, although much of its use is linked to religious activities and folklore medicine.

Treating Cutaneous Cysts

• According to Organic Facts, frankincense has anti-inflammatory properties. It is because of these properties that it is used to minimizes boils and other inflamed, fluid-filled skin lesions such as cutaneous cysts. Writing in the "Baltimore Sun," Joe Graedon, a pharmacologist, and Teresa Graedon, an expert in medical anthropology and nutrition, point to the effectiveness of frankincense as a topical treatment for cysts.

Warning

• While many have attested to the successful treatment of their cysts with the application of frankincense oil, its use is not deemed an orthodox method of treatment, but rather a medicinal alternative. As with all alternative forms of medicine, consult with your physician to determine any possible adverse side effects for your particular condition.