Frankincense Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Resin
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Fresh, woody, spicy, balsamic with a citrus top note
Largest Producing Countries: India, North Africa, and Europe
Traditional Use: Frankincense has a long history as incense. It was burned by the Egyptians and is used in many religious ceremonies. Traditionally it has also been used for skin ailments from acne to wound healing.
Properties: Analgesic, anti-arthritic, anti fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, tonic, vulnerary
Benefits: Acne, anxiety, asthma, blemishes, bronchitis, colds, coughs, dry skin, flu, nervousness, rheumatism, scars, skin ailments, stress, ulcers, urinary tract infections, wrinkles, wounds. To take advantage of some of the skin healing properties of this oil it may be added to skin creams or toners.
Of Interest: Frankincense has many other names that it is known as. Most commonly you will see it as frankincense, olibanum, or boswellia.