Known as the “king of oils” frankincense essential oil is produced from the Boswellia Carteri. True frankincense comes from four main species of Boswellia, a scraggy and very hardy tree. The trees start producing resin when they are about eight to ten years old. Frankincense is tapped by slashing the bark, which is called striping, and allowing the exuded resin to bleed out and harden. Tapping is done two to three times a year with the final taps producing the best tears due to their higher aromatic terpene, sesquiterpene and diterpene content. The oil is then extracted by steam distillation.…

Peppermint essential oil is Mentha x piperita, one of the oldest European herbs used for medicinal purposes. One 15-ml bottle of Peppermint essential oil is created by steam distilling 1 pound of the leaves and flowering tops of the peppermint plant. How to use Peppermint Essential Oil Topical: Adults: Add up to 8 drops of essential oil to 10 ml of carrier oil and apply once daily. Do not use essential oils undiluted. External use only( except if using “Plus +” or “Vitality” essential oils that have been approved for flavoring.) Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this…