Description
Botanical name: Boswellia carterii.
Country of origin: India.
Family: Burseraceae.
Method of extraction: distillation.
Plant part: resin.
Colour: pale yellow.
Consistency: watery.
Perfumery note: base.
Scent: woody, sweet, balsamic.
Properties: spiritual, calming, skin-rejuvenating, immune boosting.
Ingredients (INCI): Boswellia carterii Oil, Limonene*, Linalool*.
*: component of natural essential oil.
Major constituents: a-pinene, actanol, linalool, octyl acetate, bornyl acetate, incensole and incensyl acetate.
Blends well with: benzoin, sandalwood, lavender, myrrh, pine, orange, bergamot and lemon.
Use
- In diffusers, Frankincense can be used for bronchitis, colds, coughs and voice loss, as well as to calm the mind, reduce anxiety and cultivating internal peace and placing past obsessive states into perspective.
- Frankincense oil can be used in a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath for colds, coughs, bronchitis, rheumatism, chilliness, poor circulation, exhaustion, nightmares, heavy periods, respiratory problems and mucus congestion. It also has a good astringent effect on the skin and perks up older more mature skin and helps wounds, sores and ulcers heal properly.
- Frankincense oil can be added to a base cream or lotion to help with general skin tone and condition while reducing oily skin, rejuvenating more mature skin, while at the same time helping wounds, ulcers and sores heal better.
- To promote healing and prevent ugly scarring on wounds, add a few drops to the water when washing the wound. For cracked skin and bed sores, apply gently (suitably diluted) directly on to affected areas or use as a compress.
Certification
100% natural essential oil (USDA organic certification).
Vegan.
| Product type | Essential oils |
| Therapeutic effect | Clarifying |
| Brand | Alteya Organics |
| Scent | Woody |
| Skin concern | Fine lines & Wrinkles |
| Certifications | Certified organic |
| Country of origin | USA |
Plant Origin
It originates from the Middle East, with abundant pinnacle leaves and has white or pale pink flowers. Deep incisions are made in the tree trunk and the bark peels off in narrow strips. Over weeks a milky juice exudes and hardens on contact with the air, resulting in an oleo gum resin, from which the oil is extracted by steam distillation.
The word is from the French word 'Franc' meaning 'luxuriant' or 'real incense' and together with Myrrh, it was the first gum to be used as incense. Also known as Olibanum, Frankincense was used by the ancient Egyptians as an offering to the gods and as part of a rejuvenating face mask. It was also used to fumigate the sick, in order to banish evil spirits. The Hebrews valued Frankincense highly, it was one of the gifts offered to the baby Jesus.
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