Soothe Away Anxiety and Pain With Frankincense Essential Oil
If the idea of a medical procedure makes your heart race, you’re not alone. But what if the solution to anxiety was as simple as breathing in a comforting scent?
A recent clinical trial conducted at Mersin Training and Research Hospital in Turkey explored just that. Researchers evaluated the impact of frankincense essential oil inhalation on patients undergoing shock wave lithotripsy (SWL)—a non-invasive but often uncomfortable kidney stone treatment.
Intriguingly, participants who received frankincense aromatherapy during the procedure reported significantly lower levels of both pain and anxiety compared to the control group. Simply inhaling the calming aroma of frankincense helped the patients remain relaxed, affirming that aromatherapy can be a powerful complement to clinical care.
For those facing surgery, a dentist appointment, or even just dealing with day-to-day stress, incorporating frankincense essential oil into your routine—whether through a diffuser, personal inhaler, or on your pulse points — is a grounded, natural way to banish worries.
