THIS ESSENTIAL OIL FIGHTS CANCER
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Well those who know bout Frankincense oil well and good and those who don't know , would be happy to know bout this "king of oils " which , other than being helpful in your gum's health , arthritis , treating wounds, asthma , improves digestive system , aids in memory , it also fights various cancer !!
Frankincense oil and it's it's ex have been used in Ayurveda and Egyptian medicines from centuries. In India , it's called loban ka tail , not to be confused with rock salt for which the Bengalis also use the word loban .
This oil is derived from the dried saps of Boswellia plants . The plants can grow with little soils on rocky slopes . These trees are found primarily in Somalia , Oman, Yemen ,Ethiopia and some parts of Russia , India ,Pakistan etc . They prefer soil which contain lime i.e. rich in calcium carbonate and can grow in dry and desolated places .
CANCER
This oil contains boswellic acids which may stops cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body i.e other cells and organs (1) (2)
The boswellic acids also have anti proliferative effect on tumours and tumour cells i.e. they stop the normal or aggressive cancer cell growth .( 3)
Further more in a study it was found that this oil has the virtue to distinguish cancerous cell and normal cells. It suppresses(kills) the cancerous cell (4)
PROSTRATE CANCER
Studies have revealed that the tirucallic acids found in extract of frankincense dried gum have anti tumour properties on prostrate tumours i.e. it stops the spread of tumours and also had anti proliferative affect. (8)
BLADDER
It was found in a 2010 study that frankincense oil extract had the capacity to recognise and kill bladdercancer cells without harming the normal cells . ( 4)
COLON
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancer in the world . In a study it was found that an extract from frankincense extract killed the HT-29(Colon cancer cells ) without causing any damage or harm to nearby normal cells . (9)
PANCREATIC
In a study it was found that boswellic acid had pro apoptosis effect on pancreatic tumours i.e. a form of cell death in a series which eliminated the cancerous cells without causing harm to normal cells(7)
BREAST
In a study , Boswellia acids have been observed to kill the breast cancer cells and make no harm to normal cells . (5) Further more in a small study on 231 BC cells, it was found that this oil can kill BC(breast cancer) cells to an extend of 61% + ( 6) The researchers claim that it was a cost effective & less time consuming process
BRAIN
In a study upon 44 persons who had been treated suffering from stage 1 or 2 brain tumours , it was found that those given BS extract (frankincense extract) of 4.2 grams / day had 60% less chances of fluid accumulation in the brain (also known as brain edema) than those given placebo , who had 26% less chances (10)
HOW TO USE FRANKINSENSE OIL
Various methods have been mentioned but it is advised to consult a doctor and use it if you are suffering from cancer .
You can use 2 drops of frankinsense oil mixed with equal portion of a carrier oil like coconut or castor or jojoba and apply on the affected area.
Add 3 drops of frankincense oil in 250 grams of water and consume it .
You can also put 4 drops of oil in a diffuser and allow it to disperse . Or if you do not have a diffuser , simple put 4 drops in small container containing boiling water so that it vapourises and its fragrance is dispersed in the room.
Those suffering from gum problems either took chewing gum with 0.1g( 100 mg) frankincense extract or in form of 0.2grams ( 200 mg) frankincense powder extract (11)
WHO SHOULD NOT USE IT
Well those who know bout Frankincense oil well and good and those who don't know , would be happy to know bout this "king of oils " which , other than being helpful in your gum's health , arthritis , treating wounds, asthma , improves digestive system , aids in memory , it also fights various cancer !!
Frankincense dried sap : Pixabay
Frankincense oil and it's it's ex have been used in Ayurveda and Egyptian medicines from centuries. In India , it's called loban ka tail , not to be confused with rock salt for which the Bengalis also use the word loban .
This oil is derived from the dried saps of Boswellia plants . The plants can grow with little soils on rocky slopes . These trees are found primarily in Somalia , Oman, Yemen ,Ethiopia and some parts of Russia , India ,Pakistan etc . They prefer soil which contain lime i.e. rich in calcium carbonate and can grow in dry and desolated places .
CANCER
This oil contains boswellic acids which may stops cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body i.e other cells and organs (1) (2)
The boswellic acids also have anti proliferative effect on tumours and tumour cells i.e. they stop the normal or aggressive cancer cell growth .( 3)
Further more in a study it was found that this oil has the virtue to distinguish cancerous cell and normal cells. It suppresses(kills) the cancerous cell (4)
PROSTRATE CANCER
Studies have revealed that the tirucallic acids found in extract of frankincense dried gum have anti tumour properties on prostrate tumours i.e. it stops the spread of tumours and also had anti proliferative affect. (8)
BLADDER
It was found in a 2010 study that frankincense oil extract had the capacity to recognise and kill bladdercancer cells without harming the normal cells . ( 4)
COLON
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancer in the world . In a study it was found that an extract from frankincense extract killed the HT-29(Colon cancer cells ) without causing any damage or harm to nearby normal cells . (9)
PANCREATIC
In a study it was found that boswellic acid had pro apoptosis effect on pancreatic tumours i.e. a form of cell death in a series which eliminated the cancerous cells without causing harm to normal cells(7)
BREAST
In a study , Boswellia acids have been observed to kill the breast cancer cells and make no harm to normal cells . (5) Further more in a small study on 231 BC cells, it was found that this oil can kill BC(breast cancer) cells to an extend of 61% + ( 6) The researchers claim that it was a cost effective & less time consuming process
BRAIN
In a study upon 44 persons who had been treated suffering from stage 1 or 2 brain tumours , it was found that those given BS extract (frankincense extract) of 4.2 grams / day had 60% less chances of fluid accumulation in the brain (also known as brain edema) than those given placebo , who had 26% less chances (10)
HOW TO USE FRANKINSENSE OIL
Various methods have been mentioned but it is advised to consult a doctor and use it if you are suffering from cancer .
You can use 2 drops of frankinsense oil mixed with equal portion of a carrier oil like coconut or castor or jojoba and apply on the affected area.
Add 3 drops of frankincense oil in 250 grams of water and consume it .
You can also put 4 drops of oil in a diffuser and allow it to disperse . Or if you do not have a diffuser , simple put 4 drops in small container containing boiling water so that it vapourises and its fragrance is dispersed in the room.
Those suffering from gum problems either took chewing gum with 0.1g( 100 mg) frankincense extract or in form of 0.2grams ( 200 mg) frankincense powder extract (11)
WHO SHOULD NOT USE IT
- Pregnant women should not use it as it may lead to miscarriage
- If you are allergic to this oil or its extract
- If undertaking any medical pills for blood thinning , cholesterol ,etc consult your doctor before using them
