DR KESSLER’S HOMEOPATHY BOOK

OLIBANUM SACRUM
Frankincense
The Boswelia sacrum is a resin holding tree,
All parts of the tree contain resin, especially the bark. These white resin-drops look like tears.
This species grows in Somalia, southern Arabia and India, in ravines and cracks in rocks on calcareous soil.
Olibanum belongs to the first known remedies. In ancient Egypt Boswellia resin was used in religious
ceremonies. Medical use was described in the Papyrus Ebers (1550 BC). In Greek, Roman, Arabic, Indian and
medieval European documents, Olibanum was the most recommended remedy.
IDEA: Inner insecurity
Rheumatism, arthrosis, chronic pancreatitis, asthma, cancer, sedation
Inner reconciliation with undergone trauma. Peace and reconciliation is condition precedent
for healing. Cancer remedy. Inner insecurityCramps: muscles aching, stiffness, cramping,
complaints of the ligaments, migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome,
neck/shoulders. Desire for space: likes to be outside. Amelioration motion/exercise: often
athletes. Inflammation mucous membranes: sinusitis frontalis / m; cystitis, pyelitis.
Respiratory organs: recurrent coryza, bronchitis, pneumonia, otitis.
Skin problems: Herpes, eczema hands (blisters, cracks), around the eyes / eyelids, intertrigo.
too generous.helpful.Difficulty coping with conflict situations.
Cannot stand injustice. Allergies: e.g. trees, antibiotics, hay fever, urticaria.