Derived from the gummy resin of the frankincense tree, frankincense has been used for ages as a common healing medicine. Today, it is often used to diminish warts and moles.
Types
According to AltMD.com, warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes keratin, a hard protein in the epidermis, to grow too fast. While warts are generally skin-colored, moles are dark and sometimes quite big. Moles appear when skin cells grow in a cluster rather than evenly throughout the skin.
Significance
With its strong antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, frankincense is very effective because it actually repairs the skin, soaking deeper into the skin than typical over-the-counter treatments. Because of its incredible abilities to repair the skin, alternative medicine doctors often prescribe frankincense for acne, cysts, stretch marks, varicose veins and wrinkles as well.
Usage
Frankincense oil should be applied to a wart or mole (after the area of skin has been cleaned and dried) and then covered with a bandage that will help retain the frankincense's moisture. According to Everything Essential, frankincense should be applied two to three times a day until the wart or mole disappears and then continued for one to two weeks after to ensure its completely gone.
Warning
In ancient times, frankincense was often taken internally, but this is no longer recommended. In fact, ingesting frankincense could potentially be very dangerous.
Potential
Frankincense oil can be added to a warm bath as an all-over treatment for the skin. Not only will your skin benefit, but since frankincense is one of the most common oils used in aromatherapy because of its calming scent.
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