PMID:
J Oleo Sci. 2019 ;68(10):1003-1009. PMID: 31582666
Abstract Title:
The Effects of Frankincense Essential Oil on Stress in Rats.
Abstract:
Frankincense essential oil, obtained from Boswellia carteri, is a popular essential oil, which is widely used in many parts of the world. While some of its properties are known, its effects on stress and sleep have not been studied. The effects of frankincense essential oil and its major components, limonene andα-pinene, on plasma corticosterone and glutathione (GSH) levels, as well as on sleep and wakefulness behaviour, were studied in sleep-deprived rats. The substances were applied topically after dilution in jojoba oil (vehicle). As compared to vehicle, frankincense essential oil at a dilution of 1/1000 (1:10) significantly reduced corticosterone levels (p
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