Myrrh Use - Long Term /Frankincense

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My specific concern was not myrrh (I've never taken it internally)

but frankincense. I have used some suppositories in the past

containing frankincense. This seems to be more of a European method

of using essential oils and I know it may be controversial and

experimental (possibly even dangerous) but is actually quite

effective. There is a French doctor who also uses thyme, oregano, tea

tree, etc. in suppositories to control infections. This is introduced

into the body in a different way and I don't know actually how or how

much is absorbed. I would be interested to hear if anyone has

experience with this method. Your comment about internal use of

resins brought up a possible concern about using frankincense in this

way. Also, the dreaded Young Living people talk about putting

frankincense in capsules. I have never taken encapsulated essential

oils but have tried the suppository method. Any thoughts on the

subject would be appreciated.

 

Michael

 

 

 

, " Christine Ziegler "

<chrisziggy@e...> wrote:

> > ... Chris mentioned before that resins can cause health

> > problems in the body. Does this have to do with everything ending

up

> > passing through the liver?

> > Michael

>

> Hi Michael,

>

> I'm sorry I TOTALLY forgot to answer this one for you!

>

 

> The use of resins internally long term or in high doses (and myrrh

> specifically as we are discussing here) is not recommended. Myrrh,

being

> a resin, is difficult for the body to eliminate, and puts stress on

the

> kidneys. It eventually becomes toxic to the system. Any time we put

> excess toxic material in the body it is harder work and stress for

the

> liver to deal with.

>

> I'd personally only use it internally when necessary. Definitely

not as

> a tonic!

>

> Now, that being said, it can be used long term without the above

> negative effects, in an application like a mouthwash - as long as it

> isn't swallowed.

>

> *Smile*

> Chris (list mom)

> http://www.alittleolfactory.com

>