Frankincense
Botanical Name: Boswellia carteri
Plant Part: Resin
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: Ethiopia
Description: The Frankincense tree originates from the Middle East, and is small with abundant pinnacle leaves. The flowers are white or pale pink.
Color: Pale yellow green
Common Uses: The therapeutic properties of Frankincense oil include use as an antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, tonic and expectorant.
Consistency: Medium
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Frankincense has a woody, spicy, haunting smell. It is slightly camphoric, but is regarded as more pleasant.
Blends well with: Basil, bergamot, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, geranium, ginger
Aromatic Scent: Frankincense oil is said to help rejuvenate an ageing skin , is a skin tonic and is effective with sores, carbuncles, wounds, scars and skin inflammation.
History:Frankincense is from the French word 'Franc' meaning 'luxuriant' or it could be 'real incense'. Also known as Olibanum, Frankincense was used by the ancient Egyptians as an offering to the gods and as a rejuvenating facemask.
Cautions:Frankincense oil is non-toxic and non-irritant and could be used by most people.
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.
Plant Part: Resin
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: Ethiopia
Description: The Frankincense tree originates from the Middle East, and is small with abundant pinnacle leaves. The flowers are white or pale pink.
Color: Pale yellow green
Common Uses: The therapeutic properties of Frankincense oil include use as an antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, tonic and expectorant.
Consistency: Medium
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Frankincense has a woody, spicy, haunting smell. It is slightly camphoric, but is regarded as more pleasant.
Blends well with: Basil, bergamot, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, geranium, ginger
Aromatic Scent: Frankincense oil is said to help rejuvenate an ageing skin , is a skin tonic and is effective with sores, carbuncles, wounds, scars and skin inflammation.
History:Frankincense is from the French word 'Franc' meaning 'luxuriant' or it could be 'real incense'. Also known as Olibanum, Frankincense was used by the ancient Egyptians as an offering to the gods and as a rejuvenating facemask.
Cautions:Frankincense oil is non-toxic and non-irritant and could be used by most people.
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.
