Frankincense balm for joints

Beneficial for active individuals

Just like creaky doors, our joints need a little "lubrication" from time to time. The colder it gets outside, the more we feel our joints aching and twinging, sometimes more, sometimes less. This simple DIY recipe for frankincense balm brings warmth and mobility to cold feet and tired limbs – and exudes a wonderfully soothing scent. The balm with frankincense, olive oil, juniper berries, and beeswax pampers both body and soul.

Olive oil nourishes the skin, leaving it velvety soft,
Frankincense calms and promotes inner balance,
Juniper berries stimulate blood circulation,
Beeswax gives the texture a pleasant creaminess.

This will make your winter not only warm, but also wonderfully fragrant and smooth!

Recipe for incense balm

Ingredients:

100 g olive oil
40 g frankincense (Boswellia serrata) in small beads
(alternatively: 10 drops of frankincense essential oil)
1 tbsp crushed or ground juniper berries
Optional: 5 drops of juniper essential oil for extra warmth
20 g beeswax

Preparation:

1. Oil extract of juniper & frankincense:
Carefully heat the olive oil in a small saucepan (do not let it get too hot!). Add the juniper berries and frankincense and leave to infuse on a low heat for around 30 minutes. This allows the oil to absorb the warming and calming properties of the plants.

2. Strain the oil:
Once the oil is well infused, strain it through a coffee filter or a fine sieve.

3. Melt the beeswax:
Gently reheat the strained oil, add the beeswax, and melt while stirring – heat just until the wax is completely dissolved.

4. Add fragrance:
Now – if desired – add the essential oils and mix well.

5. Bottle:
Quickly pour the finished incense balm into clean jars or small containers. Allow to harden, then seal.
The balm remains pleasantly firm at room temperature, but becomes creamy and smooth on the skin.

Application

Regularly rub the incense balm lovingly into stiff joints, neck, or cold feet. You will quickly feel the circulation-promoting effect and cozy warmth. Especially pleasant before or after hikes – or whenever you want to do something good for your body.

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