Frankincense is the gum resin of the Boswellia Seratta bush. Also known as Olibanum, this oil is considered to be one of the richest scents.
AROMA |
Fresh, woody, balsamic, slightly spicy and fruity. |
BOTANICAL NAME |
Boswellia Seratta |
ORIGIN |
India |
PLANT PART |
Gum Resin |
EXTRACTION METHOD |
Steam Distillation |
PLANT FAMILY |
Burseraceae |
NOTE: |
Base |
PROPERTIES |
Antiseptic, Antifungal. |
SKIN: |
Astringent properties. Strengthens the gums, hair roots, tones, and lifts skin. |
MIND: |
Protects and encourages a healthy mood. Has a clarifying effect. Provides a grounding, calming and relaxing without being sedating. |
BODY: |
Helpful in keeping joints limber. |
BLENDS WELL WITH |
Citrus oils such as grapefruit, bergamot and spice oils such as basil, black pepper, neroli, sandalwood etc. |
MAIN CONSTITUENTS |
Alpha-pinene, actanol, bornyl acetate, linalool, octyl acetate, incensole, and incensole acetate. |
CAUTION |
Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals. |