Soothe a Cough with Frankincense

I have been enjoying learning what these oils can do. Sometimes I find new tricks by reading, and sometimes, my instinct shows me very valuable things. This time my instincts drew me to support a nagging cough in its tracks!

Some time back, I caught that flu, or whatever you want to call it. People like to name what the sickness is, but I just know how it felt… Bad.

Anyway, I was supported by some goodies, Oregano, Frankincense and On Guard on my feet, Supplements, REST etc… And it all helped!

But one night, I was having trouble sleeping––that annoying incessant cough was making it very hard to rest. In a sleepy stupor, I reached for my doTERRA Essential Oil Kit, and grabbed the Frankincense. Without even thinking, I stroked my neck lengthwise along my throat and chest with the oil, neat. No dilution.

It was like God told me to do that. being that Frankincense was one of the oils brought to Jesus by the three Wise Men upon his birth! I do believe that it is one of the most valuable oils I have encountered in my Aromatherapeutic journey!

Cough syrup rarely works to stop a cough in its tracks for me. Lozenges, nope… This is not cough syrup!

Another inspiring story to share.

A couple of weeks ago I went to Michigan to spend a week gathering on a beautiful farm with a whole lot of really beautiful people, music and food. A friend had come with her son and husband. The little boy was uncomfortable with a persistent cough, and his temperature was rising. I wandered into the cozy cabin, and I had a bottle of Frankincense with me.

I have a strong belief that the trust one puts into a remedy has the strongest effect on the shift in comfort; before this experience, a little part of me wondered if my trust of the power of a pure Frankincense was what helped my own cough.

I know the gentleness of the oil on tender skin, and my own results were favorable.

We followed the same protocol I had used on myself, and added behind his earlobes and waited.

After about twenty minutes the cough came back. Fewer and farther between than before, but it came back. We repeated the protocol, and the cough subsided again.

In the morning, he and his mom were both so thankful for the best night of sleep in days. I remembered that I had read that Frank has been used to aid one in deeper sleep. Bonus! A little calming, centering and grounding.

I got a really sweet hug from a really sweet boy and the joy of uplifting his family’s weekend.

My experiences were specifically with doTERRA Frankincense. I cannot vouch for any other company and will only recommend the effectiveness of an essential oil based on my personal use and results.

**NOTE: I am neither a doctor, nor am I licensed to prescribe remedies, medicine or otherwise––fortunately, I am not, nor will I ever do so.This blog allows me to share my experiences and any choice that you make, to duplicate my experiences, is on an “at your own risk” basis. What works for me may not work for you or anyone else, and so please, seek medical attention if you are in pain, distress or otherwise. I can only share what has and is working for me, and hope the best for you. I encourage taking your wellness into your own hands. Do some research, cross your references and take care to be responsible about taking on new modalities and protocols.