There are numerous essential oil blends with frankincense that can be useful for your health and wellness needs. On top of being beneficial, they smell fantastic too!

Frankincense is a multipurpose essential oil that’s brimming with mental and physical health benefits. For example, the resin from the Boswellia carteri tree tree trunk that frankincense comes from has anti-depressant qualities, which can help calm you simply by inhaling the aroma.^[1] These compounds are also present in frankincense essential oil.^[2]

In one study using an aromatherapy massage, researchers created a blend with frankincense oil to ease depression in terminally ill cancer patients.^[3] The results proved that the group with the essential oil blend had reduced pain and depression. Plus, when used on your skin, frankincense is full of antioxidants to help fight signs of aging.^[4]

All the following essential oil blends with frankincense contain the aroma of the base. As you may know, frankincense is a warm and earthy smelling oil, with some spicy-sweet hints. It’s slightly woodsy and unique in its sharp scent.

We found out which essential oils blend well with this beneficial oil and made a list of the best combinations. So, check them out and get blending!

Serenity Blend: Chamomile, Lavender, Frankincense

Both chamomile and lavender are deeply floral and tranquilizing. They’re sweet and run smoothly into your senses. When combined with the more brisk and woodsy aroma of frankincense, it makes for a calm and serene smell. No wonder it’s said to be one of the best essential oil blends with frankincense.

These oils have properties to help you relax, destress, and get to sleep after a long day.^[5]’^[6]

To diffuse: Drop equal parts of all the essential oils into your diffuser machine. Fill it with water according to your machine’s instructions. Enjoy this blend in your bedroom as you wind down from the day. 

Clarity Blend: Rosemary, Sandalwood, Frankincense

If you want to focus and feel great at work, try a version of this simple essential oil blend with frankincense. The herby rosemary and sweet, bark-like sandalwood smell complement the frankincense. Together, they form a dynamic trio that can help you increase your focus, especially your memory retention.^[7]

To make meditation oil: Add two drops each of this blend to 30ml of hemp oil. Then, drop four drops in your palms, cup your nose, and inhale deeply for ten minutes.

Uplifting Blend: Orange, Grapefruit, Frankincense

Citrus oils are not only fresh and fruity, but also great for boosting your mood.^[8] The orange and grapefruit mixture adds a sweet and pungent aroma to the deeper tones in frankincense. Therefore, this makes it one of the best essential oil blends to combine with frankincense.

You can use this blend whenever you need a morning or afternoon pick-me-up!

To make facial mist: Combine two drops of each oil, plus 15ml of coconut oil and 15 ml of witch hazel. Spritz on your face as needed throughout the day.

Rise and Shine Blend: Lemon, Peppermint, Frankincense

If you struggle to get out of bed in the morning, try adding this essential oil blend with frankincense to your bedside table.

The bright burst of lemon and the minty fresh peppermint will jolt you awake. Basically, all of these oils are great for stimulating your olfactory system, which in turn impacts your emotions and your memories as well!^[9] This may help you feel more prepared to face the day ahead.

To use in morning lotion: Add two drops of each oil to 30ml of your favorite unscented lotion. Remember that lemon is photosensitive, so you should only use this combo if you’re spending the day out of direct sunlight or are comfortable covering up your skin.

De-stress blend: Myrrh, Lavender, Frankincense

This is one of many lovely essential oil blends with frankincense and myrrh. These two oils have a lot in common. They come from the resin of trees in the same family. Therefore, they have similar fragrance profiles. However, myrrh is smokier. The lavender essential oil balances these two out so well with its sweet and floral notes.

This blend is great for destressing your mind after a long day and to promote positive thinking.^[10]’^[11]

To make bath oil: Combine 2 drops of each oil with 30ml of jojoba oil. Drop about ten drops of this blend into a warm bath. Then, hop in and soak up the benefits.

References

• [1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031942218306319
• [2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031942218306319
• [3] https://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.4040/jkan.2008.38.4.493
• [4] https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10942912.2018.1439957
• [5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995283/
• [6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/
• [7] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090506816301944
• [8] https://digitalcommons.wou.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1060&context=honors_theses
• [9] https://digitalcommons.wou.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1060&context=honors_theses
• [10] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031942218306319
• [11] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/