How Frankincense Helped my Mom with Alzheimer's to Talk

12/9/2019

I remember so well the day my mom confided in me how much it embarrassed her that she was forgetting words when out walking with her friends. My mother was a sweet, light-hearted, silly, affectionate woman and all of a sudden, in the space of less than a year, her health started to rapidly deteriorate. She went from being a healthy, active middle-aged woman to a (still) silly and affectionate woman , but who could no longer open doors with knobs that needed to be twisted instead of pulled straight. And she was losing her ability to articulate her thoughts, which was even sadder to watch and I'm sure much more difficult to experience, especially for someone who loved people as much as she did. Alzheimer's is a treacherous thief and I knew I couldn't "save" the belongings in her mind, but I wanted to help her to continue to enjoy socializing for as long as possible.

As a consulting herbalist and nutritionist I knew that Frankincense resin was highly acknowledged for memory and brain function. I had also seen it successful at mobilizing speech for two of my young autistic clients. So, I looked at Frankincense to help my mom to reclaim her brain functions, especially to find the words to express herself again. I'm so glad that I did!

Frankincense has several attributes that point to why it is good for the brain.

First, Frankincense is classified as an anti-inflammatory herb. Researchers believe that frankincense can prevent the release of "leukotrienes", which are compounds that can cause inflammation.
Second, Frankincense contains "sesquiterpenes", chemical constituents that help increase the amount of oxygen in the limbic system of the brain. Sesquiterpenes are unique because they have the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Third, Frankincense may help to support cellular function due to its cytophylactic properties, which means that it facilitates the regeneration and oxygenation of cells, including brain and skin cells.

Voila! Here I'd found something that not only had the potential to cross into the brain, but to reduce inflammation in the brain, and also improve cellular function in the brain. With the young autistic clients I'd recommended frankincense to, incredibly, one talked for the first time the day after his first application and the other sang for the first time the same week after his! Both mothers applied Frankincense topically from the base of their children’s necks down their spines. This oil has promise!

What's more... The American Medical Association has said that , "If they could find an agent that would pass the blood-brain barrier, they would be able to find cures for ailments such as Lou Gehrig’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease."

Feeling that I was on the right track, I dug through my herbal books and without much effort found that 4-5 drops of Frankincense could be taken in a capsule 2-3 times daily to support brain function. Taking essential oils orally wasn't new to me, but I wanted to take every safety precaution with my mother because she was frail and more sensitive than me. So I followed all of the safety guidelines for ingesting essential oils.

I used certified therapeutic-quality Frankincense. Everyone should do this anyway, if hoping to see the highest efficacy against health complaints with the least risk of harm - especially with internal use. Further, since Frankincense is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils, manufacturers often sell a synthetic version of the scent of Frankincense rather than the real resin with medicinal value.
She started with 1-2 drops per capsule and built up to 4-5 drops after a week to slow the detoxifying effects of ingesting essential oils as well as to gauge any adverse reaction, which is rare.
Finally, I added a drop of liquid coconut oil to each capsule to protect her mucus membranes from potential exposure.

With a little trial and error, my dad and I started making my mom what she called her "talking pills". The change was heart-warming. She was more articulate and talkative sometimes and more mindfully pensive at others. She was more capable of everyday tasks. It was like each time she took a pill she leveled-up a step from wherever she was in her downhill progression. We got a little more quality time with her and she got more quality out of her time.

The tree resin from which Frankincense essential oil is derived was traditionally used for many things, including as a preservative for embalming, but I think of Frankincense more as a preservative for those still living! The "talking pills" didn't stop the disease or make it less sad, but they did improve my mom's quality of life.

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12 Comments

DEBBIE G BRADSHAW-FELIX

4/5/2022 08:06:56 am

I need some help. My mom has dementia and my grand sons (twins) are autistic. One is completely mute. Please let me know what I can do. I am desperate. Help please. Thank you.

Debbie Bradshaw
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Betty

5/8/2022 06:57:54 am

Hi, Debbie, I am in the same situation that you are regarding our Autistic grandson with whom we have custody. I ordered the Frankincense compound. It didn't arrive yet and I will let you know the outcome. We intend to use it by putting a couple of drops on a medical mask for a few times a day.

Frances

5/16/2022 01:49:03 pm

Husband just released home with vascular dementia I been using cedarwood massage on head forehead what else fo you think might help with memory agitation sundowners thank you

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5/23/2022 03:25:31 pm

I appreciate what you said about how a tree resin can be put in with frankincense. I need to get an aromatic diffuser. I need to get something to help me sleep.

Turo

5/29/2022 07:17:16 pm

How do you use frankincense. drink it or smell it?

Gloria

7/28/2022 09:53:51 am

Take about 3 pieces boil in a pot for about 20 minutes until dissolved.

Or just chew it. That’s it that’s all.

Josephine Collins

6/16/2022 05:42:40 pm

My little girl has down syndrome and autism. She is completely non verbal. She’s 10 years old and weighs 55lbs. How much can I her, how often, and how?

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