Frankincense is the resin of the Boswellia tree, and it is among the oldest traded medicinal substances in the world. Its active boswellic acids are well-studied anti-inflammatories — enough so that Boswellia extract is sold specifically for arthritis — and the oil carries a genuine tissue-regenerative quality alongside that.
On feet those two properties cover a lot of ground. Inflammation in an arthritic toe joint. Skin that has cracked, scarred, or simply become old and thin and stopped repairing itself well. Frankincense works slowly on both.
It is grounding and quieting to use, which suits an evening routine.
