Chewing and Eating Incense: Useful Information

Chewing incense is common in the countries of origin of the natural remedy. In this article we will explain whether you should do this and what you need to pay attention to.

Chewing incense: Healthy effect of the remedy

Chew incense and benefit from the many positive effects of the natural remedy on your health. It has a fresh aroma and also reduces the feeling of hunger.

• Frankincense contains many essential oils that can aid in anti-cancer therapy, regulate the intestinal tract, and heal the respiratory tract. Therefore, frankincense is also often used as a remedy for Crohn’s disease.
• The essential oils also have a calming effect on your body and mind.
• The boswellic acid is primarily responsible for this. In order for this to be released when chewing, the incense must be specially prepared. If you were to chew unprocessed incense, the acid could not be released.
• When buying, therefore, always choose chewing incense that has been specially prepared for it. Also note the information on the packaging.
• If you suffer from a chronic illness, first talk to your doctor about whether chewing incense is suitable for your condition.

Chewing incense and its peculiarities

In contrast to ordinary incense, chewing incense has the following special features:

• The chewing incense came from the Boswellia plant. It is the resin of the plant.
• The consistency of the plant is reminiscent of a chewy mass of chewing gum that softens when chewed.
• The incense has a yellowish to reddish color. When chewed, it unfolds a lemony-fresh aroma and a fruity taste.