Boswellia carterii Grown in Somalia
Frankincense Oil is a sweet, spicy and balsamic scented oil that is warming and uplifting. Frankincense is a beautiful oil that is popular in perfumery and blends.
Process: Hydrodistilled Essential Oil
Plant Part: Resin
Note: Base Note, Excellent Fixative
Aroma Families: Resinous, Woody
Aroma: Dry, diffusive, and bright citrus top notes over a penetrating, resinous/coniferous, slightly peppery and balsamic undertone.
Blends with:
Agarwood, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalypts, Fir, Fragonia, Geranium, Ginger, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spruce, Vetiver & Ylang Ylang.
Benefits:
Frankincense is fantastic in skin care, particularly sun damaged & mature skin. It is both antiseptic & anti-inflammatory. Its grounding resinous aroma soothes the emotions. Frankincense works to boost the immune system making it essential for protecting against winter colds.
Recommended use:
Meditation practice; skin care; in wound healing salves; to soothe muscle & joint aches; in cold & flu balms to ease respiratory concerns; in blends to treat stress & anxiety; popular in perfumery, candles and soaps.
Care Instructions:
Not recommended for ingestion. Do not apply neat to the skin. Non-toxic.
Information on the traditional uses and properties of essential oils are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before use.