Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincese oil is a colorless liquid with a strong, fresh, balsamic odor together with distinct lemon and unripe apple backnotes.

BOTANICAL NAME: Boswellia carterii 

PLANT FAMILY: Burseraceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the tree gum 

VOLATILITY: Middle Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil.

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• TRADITIONAL USES:
  

  Considered an important ingredient in cosmetics, as an aromatic incense and in religious rituals.

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Nervous - alleviate anxiety, nervous tension and stress-related conditions

  Respiratory - use to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal conditions

  Skincare - recommended for dry and mature skin, scars, wounds and wrinkles

  Urinary - Seems to have a helpful action on the genito-urinary tract and may mitigate the effects of cystitis and genital infections generally.

  Reproductive - Its astringent properties may relieve uterine haemorrhages as well as heavy periods. Ease post natal depression.

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER
  

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing
  

  CAUTION
  

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.