Frankincense Oil
Aroma: Spicy, dry, woody.
Botanical Name: Boswellia Carterii
Origin: Somalia
Family: Burseracea
Part of the plant: Sap
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Properties: Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Cicatrizant, Cytophylactic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmengogue, Expectorant, Sedative, Tonic, Uterine, Vulnerary.
Uses: Immune System: Colds, Flu
Nervous System: Anxiety, Nervous Tension and Stress related conditions. Frankincense has the ability to slow down and deepen breath.
Genito-Urinary System: Cystitis, Dysmenorrhoea, Leucorrhoea, Metorrhagia.
Respiratory System: Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Coughs, Laryngitis.
Skin Care: Blemishes, Dry and Mature Complexions, Scars, Wounds and Wrinkles.
Consituents: Monoterpene, Hydrocarbons, Notably Pinene, Dipentene, Limonene, Thujone, Phellandrene, Cymene, MycTerpinene, also Octyl, Acetate, Octanol, Incensole among others.
Blends With: Sandalwood, Pine, Vetiver, Geranium, Lavender, Mimosa, Neroli, Orange, Bergamot, Camphor, Basil, Pepper, and Cinnamon.
Contra-indications: Non-toxic, Non-irritant, Non-sensitizing
A handsome small tree or shrub with abundant pinnate leaves and white or pale pink flowers. It yields a natural oleo gum resin
