How to Make Frankincense Oil From Tear Resin

KhadiYah
Dec 5, 2022
3 min read

Updated: Apr 28

Ever wondered how to make your own real frankincense oil — the kind that actually works, not the watered-down store stuff?Today I’m going to show you exactly how to make frankincense oil from raw tear resin — using a simple, fast method you can do in 24 hours or less.

You'll get:

The step-by-step directions
Why each ingredient matters
How to get the strongest benefits out of your oil

And if you love making your own herbal remedies (or want to learn deeper healing skills), I’ll also show you where to grab 40+ of my favorite herbal recipes to keep going after you make this!

Let’s dive in.

What are frankincense tears?

What are some benefits of frankincense and why am I personally making this?

Directions

Products

►Video Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro Chat

0:20 Intro

0:30 What is Frankincense Tears?

1:00 Needed Equipment

1:30 Frankincense Benefits

3:40 Product Labeling

4:55 Process

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What are frankincense tears?

Frankincense tears are the pure resin that seeps out of the Boswellia tree. They start yellowish, but over time, they harden into whitish or dark brown pieces.

You can't really "snap" them easily — they’re tough. That’s why you’ll need something to grind them, like a mortar and pestle, a manual coffee grinder, or a hand herb grinder. (Hand tools are my favorite because they’re off-grid friendly — no electricity needed.)

Being able to make your own oil like this isn't just fun — it's a skill. When you can work with pure herbs and resins, you can create real medicine for your family, no matter what’s going on in the world.

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What are some benefits of frankincense and why am I personally making this?

I’m making this batch for a homemade diaper ointment for my little one, because frankincense is gentle yet powerful when it comes to healing skin.

Here’s why frankincense is one of the most valuable resins you can keep on hand:

Anti-inflammatory (amazing for redness, irritation, and even muscle pain)
Antiseptic and antibacterial (kills germs without chemicals)
Natural astringent (tightens and tones the skin)
Helps heal scars, wrinkles, and even hormonal imbalances

It’s also a biblical herb, mentioned over and over for healing, anointing, and worship.

But here’s the key: Quality matters.Most commercial frankincense oils are diluted or use low-grade resins.Making your own ensures you get the real strength of this powerful gift from the earth.

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Directions:

What You’ll Need:

Frankincense tears (resin)
A mason jar
A slow cooker
Carrier oil (grapeseed oil, olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil)

Step-by-Step:

Grind the frankincense resin into smaller pieces using your mortar and pestle (or hand grinder).
Place the ground resin into your mason jar.
Pour your carrier oil over it — cover the resin fully, with about 2 inches of oil above it.
Place the mason jar in a slow cooker with a few inches of water.
Keep it on low heat for about 24 hours, allowing the oil to slowly pull out the resin’s properties.
Let it cool, strain it, and store your fresh frankincense oil in a clean glass bottle.

Tip: Use oils like grapeseed for lighter, faster-absorbing products, or olive oil for richer skin healing blends.

All of the information provided is for educational purposes only. Please consult a physician for any medical condition. Always do your own research. Links may be affiliate links. The price is the same, but we may receive a small commission from the sale.

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You don't need fancy machines or a lab to make strong, healing herbal remedies.

All you need is a little know-how — and the right ingredients Yah already put on this earth for us. 🌿

If you loved this project and you’re ready to make even more powerful remedies like cough syrups, skin balms, digestion blends, and energy boosters...