Olibanum, Frankincense, Ru Xiang 乳香Also called Thus, Libanos
Ru Xiang (TCM) Shallaki (Ayurveda) Kundur (Unani) Spos dkar སྤོས་དཀར (Tibetan) |
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Left: Olibanum; Right: Thus
Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
Boswellia Serrata
Medical Botany, Stephenson and Churchill, 1836
Medical Botany, Stephenson and Churchill, 1836
Frankincense tree (Parkinson, Theatrum Botanicum, 1640)
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Herbarium, Matthioli (Polish), 1596
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Frankincense (Adam, 2016)
Botanical name:
Boswellia thurifera, B. carterii, B. serrata (Indian Frankincense)
'Male' and 'Female' types were differentiated, the former being called Olibanum, the latter, Thus.
Parts used:
Gum
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent, sweet, bitter.
Classifications:
2D ATTENUATERS OF CONGEALED BLOOD. 2G. CLEANSING. 2O. ASTRINGENT. 2P. HEMOSTATIC. 2Q. ANODYNE. 2T. GLUTINATE.
2U. SUPPURATIVE. 2W. SARCOTIC. 2X. INCARNATIVE
3B. FEBRIFUGE & ANTIPYRETIC. 3D. CORDIALS & CARDIACS. 3G. EMMENAGOGUE. 3I. APHRODISIAC. 3L. ANTI-TUSSIVE.
3M. ARTHRITICS
4c. CARDIAC. 4e. STOMACHIC
Boswellia thurifera, B. carterii, B. serrata (Indian Frankincense)
'Male' and 'Female' types were differentiated, the former being called Olibanum, the latter, Thus.
Parts used:
Gum
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Pungent, sweet, bitter.
Classifications:
2D ATTENUATERS OF CONGEALED BLOOD. 2G. CLEANSING. 2O. ASTRINGENT. 2P. HEMOSTATIC. 2Q. ANODYNE. 2T. GLUTINATE.
2U. SUPPURATIVE. 2W. SARCOTIC. 2X. INCARNATIVE
3B. FEBRIFUGE & ANTIPYRETIC. 3D. CORDIALS & CARDIACS. 3G. EMMENAGOGUE. 3I. APHRODISIAC. 3L. ANTI-TUSSIVE.
3M. ARTHRITICS
4c. CARDIAC. 4e. STOMACHIC
Uses:
1. Moves the Blood, Eases Pain (TCM, Ayurveda, West):
2. Clears the Circulation, Relaxes the Tendons and Ligaments (TCM, Ayurveda, West):
3. Benefits the Brain and Senses:
4. Externally
Dose:
Powders: 300mg–2 grams
Decoction: 3–9 grams
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Correctives:
... available in PRO version
Substitutes:
... available in PRO version
Powders: 300mg–2 grams
Decoction: 3–9 grams
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Correctives:
... available in PRO version
Substitutes:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
Myrrh & Frankincense
1. Frankincense is often used with Myrrh. Combined for all types of pain from Blood stagnation; Trauma, Angina Pectoris, chronic Joint disease, Gynecological disorders associated with Blood stagnation, and for masses and Tumors. Commonly used internally and externally.
2. Internal Trauma with fixed pain, Blood stagnation, Bruising:
i. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
ii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iv. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
3. Cough, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
4. Pleurisy, Lung Abscess, Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
5. To increase Memory:
i. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
ii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iv. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
6. Strengthen Brain and Heart, benefit Memory, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
7. Urinary Incontinence:
i. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
ii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
8. Diabetes, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
9. Joint Pain, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
10. Topically for Wounds and Bleeding, apply powdered Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
11. Topically for Cancer, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
12. To heal old or new Wounds, Headache, stiffness of the Sinews, aches and pain ... available in PRO version
13. Vaginal suppositories in abscess, adnexitis, and salpingitis, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
14. Topically for Toothache, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas
Electuary of Frankincense (Zenon)
Electuary of Frankincense (Wirtzung)
Electuary of Frankincense (Unani)
Electuary for Amnesia (Unani)
Powder for Diabetes (Wirtzung)
Powder to Move Blood (Wirtzung)
Powder of Frankincense and Pepper (Wirtzung)
Powder for Incontinence (Rhasis)
Powder for Incontinence (Alexander Benedictus)
Powder for Hollow Wounds (Wecker)
Troches of Winter Cherry (Trochisci Alkekengi) (Mesue)
Electuary for Back Pain (Galen)
Pills for Excess Menstruation (Gabelhover)
Pills of Storax (Mesue)
Plaster of Bayberries (Mesue)
Su He Xiang Wan
Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian
Xiao Huo Luo Wan
Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan
Qi Li San
Xi Huang Wan
Shi Xiang Fan Sheng Wan
Jiu Fen San
Die Da Wan
Frankincense 10 (Spos dkar 10) (Tibetan Medicine)
Bi Ma La (Tibetan Medicine)
Myrrh & Frankincense
1. Frankincense is often used with Myrrh. Combined for all types of pain from Blood stagnation; Trauma, Angina Pectoris, chronic Joint disease, Gynecological disorders associated with Blood stagnation, and for masses and Tumors. Commonly used internally and externally.
2. Internal Trauma with fixed pain, Blood stagnation, Bruising:
i. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
ii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iv. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
3. Cough, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
4. Pleurisy, Lung Abscess, Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
5. To increase Memory:
i. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
ii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iv. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
6. Strengthen Brain and Heart, benefit Memory, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
7. Urinary Incontinence:
i. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
ii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
iii. Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
8. Diabetes, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
9. Joint Pain, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
10. Topically for Wounds and Bleeding, apply powdered Frankincense with ... available in PRO version
11. Topically for Cancer, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
12. To heal old or new Wounds, Headache, stiffness of the Sinews, aches and pain ... available in PRO version
13. Vaginal suppositories in abscess, adnexitis, and salpingitis, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
14. Topically for Toothache, Frankincense ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas
Electuary of Frankincense (Zenon)
Electuary of Frankincense (Wirtzung)
Electuary of Frankincense (Unani)
Electuary for Amnesia (Unani)
Powder for Diabetes (Wirtzung)
Powder to Move Blood (Wirtzung)
Powder of Frankincense and Pepper (Wirtzung)
Powder for Incontinence (Rhasis)
Powder for Incontinence (Alexander Benedictus)
Powder for Hollow Wounds (Wecker)
Troches of Winter Cherry (Trochisci Alkekengi) (Mesue)
Electuary for Back Pain (Galen)
Pills for Excess Menstruation (Gabelhover)
Pills of Storax (Mesue)
Plaster of Bayberries (Mesue)
Su He Xiang Wan
Feng Shi Ma Qian Pian
Xiao Huo Luo Wan
Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan
Qi Li San
Xi Huang Wan
Shi Xiang Fan Sheng Wan
Jiu Fen San
Die Da Wan
Frankincense 10 (Spos dkar 10) (Tibetan Medicine)
Bi Ma La (Tibetan Medicine)
Cautions:
1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Not used for Suppurating Boils
Main Preparations used:
1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Not used for Suppurating Boils
Main Preparations used: