Frankincense Essential Oil
Botanical name: Boswellia frereana
Plant part: ResinCultivation: Wildcrafted
Extraction: Steam distillation
Product description:
Known as the "King of Frankincense" and "Maydi" in Somali land, the essential oil produced from the fragrant resin of the Boswellia frereana tree, which originated in Oman and the Middle East is one of the oldest aromatics in recorded history.
This plant has been a true gift to the human community, serving variously not only as medicine but as a source of dyes and cosmetics, along with its use as an air-freshener, mosquito repellent, and an essential source of livelihood for local communities.
Aromatherapy:
- Beneficial as an antidepressant
- Beneficial in treating and reducing stress
- Beneficial clarifying effect on body and mind
- Helpful in encouraging healthy moods
- Elevating
Healing:
- Beneficial anti-allergenic properties
- Beneficial anti-infectious properties
- Beneficial antispasmodic properties
- Helps build and maintain a strong immune system
- Help treat respiratory conditions
- Beneficial immunostimulant properties
Skincare:
- Aids aging/dry/mature/moderately sensitive/oily skin
- Beneficial antioxidant properties
- Beneficial in controlling blemishes
- Beneficial cicatrisant properties
- Help treat skin inflammations
- Helps skin cell regeneration
Hair care:
- Help treat dandruff
- Help promote shinier hair
- Heps stop hair fall
- Helps strengthen roots
Meditation:
- Meditative
- Purifying
- Protecting
- Spiritual aid in prayer
Product color: Pale yellow to brownish yellow
Aroma profile: Spicy, balsamic, bold, deep and slightly citrus
Perfumery note: Base
Consistency: Thin
Blends well with:
Essential Oils of Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary sage, Coriander, Geranium, Ginger. Works best with other Frankincense species, Myrrh and Elemi.
Generally known to be safe i.e non-sensitizing and non-irritating. However, pregnant women should avoid.