The frankincense
The gum is extracted from the frankincense tree or the so-called kandar tree. The gum forms in different shapes and leaves until it dries to form wonderful crystals that are soaked for a natural drink with great health benefits.
The frankincense is one of the oldest natural materials used since ancient times. It was used in the ancient Yemeni civilization as a saffron with aromatic aroma, and in Pharaonic civilization as chewing gum to protect it from periodontal disease, tooth decay and respiratory treatment of diseases. Somalia, Yemen is one of the most cultivated countries of frankincense, producing male milk, and is available in the areas of perfume, but expensive compared to other grass and natural varieties.
Benefits of drinking frankincense
- Protecting the digestive system from chronic diseases such as severe constipation, acute diarrhea, and irritating gas from the abdomen, and also protects against stomach and colon cancer.
- Protects the kidneys from gravel and saline deposits. It is a strong diuretic and a catalyst for all toxins and deposits in the body.
- Protecting the body from cancers of all kinds; it contains antioxidants that can protect cells and tissues from both benign and malignant tumors.
- Calming the nerves and making the body more comfortable and relaxed, and the treatment of insomnia, so prefer to drink a cup of it before sleeping on a daily basis.
- Respiratory protection from viral and bacterial diseases leading to flu, flu and cough, as well as a strong solvent for phlegm present in the trachea.
- Protecting the uterus from diseases and making it powerful; it protects it from cancer and clotting, which may cause many problems of reproduction in women, because of its ability to regulate the hormone estrogen.
- Regulate the level of sugar in the blood and make it within the normal range, so advised diabetics drink a cup of it every day.
- Strengthen the immunity of the body, and make it able to fight microbes and bacteria better, because of the ability of drink frankincense to increase the body’s natural antibiotics.
- A natural analgesic for painful and harmful inflammation within the body; it is because it contains a naturally occurring substance similar to cortisone, an alternative to synthetic cortisone.
- Loss of excess weight, and obtaining a perfect symmetrical weight; it burns fat accumulated inside the body dramatically, and comes out in the form of sweat or with the stool.
- Protecting the heart from diseases and clots resulting from blockages in the blood vessels; The frankincense drink increases the blood flow in those vessels, which prevents clogging.
How to prepare a frankincense drink
- The frankincense is minced and a large spoon is taken.
- Add the spoon of frankincense to a glass of cold water and leave for 12 hours.
- The male frankincense is filtered from the cup, and the drink is soaked.