Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense Essential Oil is ideal for use during meditation to help to clear the mind. It is also used to rejuvenate the skin so is ideal for anti-ageing treatments, wrinkles and dry skin.

Characteristics

A fresh citrus type scent with lemon tones and a woody, spicy balsamic undertones.

Emotional Properties

Frankincense is feel-good oil. It promotes a feeling of positivity that can clear the mind and help you relax. This makes Frankincense ideal for use at night, to help you to switch off and to stop the mind racing. This is why Frankincense has historically been used for meditation.

Skin Properties

Frankincense has traditionally been used for the fight against wrinkles. It encourages the skin to renew and helps soften and smoothe the skin, making it ideal for mature skin. The rejuvenating properties make Frankincense ideal for sores, carbuncles, wounds, scars and skin inflammation.

Respiratory System

Frankincense helps with shortness of breath, asthma and bronchitis.

Muscular System

Frankincense has a positive effect on rheumatism and arthritis and is ideal for use in blends dealing with muscular aches and pains.

Oils to Blend with

Frankincense blends well with most woods and floral's and is a very versatile oil in blends. Frankincense also blends well with Black Pepper, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Orange, Melissa, Patchouli, Pine and Sandalwood.

Latin Name

Boswellia carterii

Plant Family

Burseraceae

Extraction Method

Incisions are made into the bark which releases a white milky resin. When left this turns hard into an orangey brown resin which is then steam distilled into the essential oil.

Country of Origin

Somalia