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Frankincense and Myrrh: The Botany, Culture, and Therapeutic Uses of the World´s Two Most Important Resins
by David Crow, L.Ac.

http://www.naha.org/articles/frankin...nd%20myrrh.htm

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STROKE and the use of Frankincense!

In referring to stroke patients, “Many patients need help to regain their strength and walk again. Ecas chief
executive David Griffiths said aromatherapy was a good way to improve the quality of life for those with
physical disabilities. A survey conducted by Ecas found that half the patients questioned after an
aromatherapy treatment reported improvements in joint mobility. The charity also found that three quarters
of patients reported a decrease in physical tension and more than half felt an increased sense of wellbeing.”
(http://news.scotsman.com)
Using essential oils will help not only the person who experienced the stroke, but also those assisting in
their care. The essential oils will help with frayed nerves for all.
Since a stroke affects the blood flowing to or in the brain the best place to apply the oils is: on the base of
the neck, temples, and the bottom of the feet, paying particular attention to the big toes of the feet. (Why
big toes? In reflexology your big toe is your head.)
There are several oils that have been shown in laboratory tests to pass the blood brain barrier. The essential
oil that is best known for this miraculous feat is Frankincense. You can place a drop of Frankincense under
your tongue and within three seconds it will be affecting the brain (in a positive way if you have a good
essential oil). It doesn’t taste great, but have a drink of water to chase the taste away.

Speaking of water, your brain is 90% water. It is also over 65% oxygen. If you’re not drinking water you
are missing out on one of the easiest things you can do to help yourself stay healthy. By the way, water is
water, not pop, juice, milk, or any other liquid. Why do we say that? Because only water can rehydrate the brain. No other liquid is capable of doing this vital task!

http://www.tracesetc.com/Library/Handouts/Stroke.pdf

also there is an article on pubmed about clinical trial on mice for depression and anxiety healing -using frankincense~