Alternatives to incense
Instead of incense, other household remedies or herbal preparations can also be used. In order to treat inflammatory autoimmune skin diseases, ointments with urea or evening primrose oil can be used. Essential oils, which have a cooling and thus anti-itching effect, can also help: These include camphor and menthol.
In order to relieve inflammatory joint complaints such as arthritis or rheumatism, besides incense preparations, ointments with Arnica or wallwort are also suitable. Both have a calming effect on inflamed joints. As an alternative to frankincense in the supportive treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, treatment with acupuncture can be attempted in addition to a stress-free lifestyle and a healthy, balanced diet. The juice of the aloe vera, taken daily, can also help to alleviate inflammation in the bowel. In addition to the linked medicinal plants in the text, you can read up on all the important medicinal plants in the overview: Which medicinal plants are recommended?
Taking incense during pregnancy and lactation
In case of an existing pregnancy and during breastfeeding, the treating gynecologist or the accompanying midwife should be consulted before taking any incense preparations. In most cases, the intake of incense extract is ultimately possible, because nothing is known so far about the active ingredients being transferred via the placenta or breast milk or even damage to the child as a result. Nevertheless, this decision as well as the dosage should be adapted to the individual case.
Effectiveness of the pill when taking incense
The contraceptive pill can be impaired in its effect by the intake of certain herbal substances. However, this is not the case with most incense preparations. Incense extract and the contraceptive pill can therefore normally be taken at the same time without hesitation. If you are taking a high-dose incense preparation that has been prescribed on prescription, you can consult your doctor before taking it.
