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      John Thorogood
      Student

        Lots of brilliant people out there selling Frankincense (Thank you brilliant people!!).

        Can we use any of the resins for internal medicine or should we look for certain qualities or types? I have found a green frank’ that is described as edible, but all others only promote their intention as using for incense.

      • #49804
        John Thorogood
        Student
        Topic Author

          I tried the frankincense I spoke of and its chewy so no way can that be powdered l. Just looking for some direction on the use/preparation of Frankincense please.

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          Lisa Bateman
          Student

            I tincture it in 95%/190 proof alcohol. It’s said to be a powerful Anti-inflammatory.

            Lisa Bateman

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            • #50010
              Amy Jones
              Student

                Frankincense is a strong anti-inflammatory. Tincturing is a fabulous way to use it. I would recommend topical application to affected areas. Although, I have taken  the tincture internally, but do your own research.

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            • #50409
              John Thorogood
              Student
              Topic Author

                Has anyone powdered Boswelia for encapsulation?

                • #50484
                  Mary Streeter
                  Student

                    I have mixed it with turmeric and black pepper for anti inflammatory

                • #50815
                  Dawn
                  Student

                    I have used Frankinsense in a decoction with other herbs for pain (frozen shoulder) as well as the E.O. topically for the pain. I buy the tears and grind it up a bit with mortar and pestel when using in herb form.

                     

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                    Dr. Patrick Jones
                    Homestead Instructor

                      It  can be powdered. But you’ll have to clean the blender with alcohol.

                      Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)

                      Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

                    • #53311
                      Annett
                      Student

                        How much pepper to how much turmeric for the synergistic effect?

                        And, is there another plant that can be used with turmeric to improve its effect? (Pepper is difficult for some bodies to process.)

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