Is frankincense psychoactive?: The science behind its effects on mood and mind
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In 2008, a groundbreaking study published in *FASEB Journal* demonstrated that a component of frankincense smoke, incensole acetate, is psychoactive in mice, activating brain pathways to alleviate anxiety and depression. The question, 'Is frankincense psychoactive?', is therefore supported by modern pharmacological research into its specific compounds and mechanisms.
