In traditional Indian medicine, frankincense is used to treat gastrointestinal tract conditions such as diarrhea and vomiting. It also is used to treat arthritis, asthma, and various skin diseases.

In fact, it's estimated that the Roman Catholic Church alone still uses an estimated 50 metric tons of frankincense a year. More from So Expensive ...

Some warts, such as genital warts, may require medical treatments and could worse with essential oil use. A carrier oil is needed to avoid irritation when using essential oils on the skin.

Al-Muntaqa: New Perspectives on Arab Studies Vol. 6, No. 3, September/October 2023 Frankincense’s Ritual Uses in Oman - درا... This study investigates a set of inherited practices which have persisted ...