FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL

Boswellia carterii Grown in Somalia

Frankincense Oil is a sweet, spicy and balsamic scented oil that is warming and uplifting. Frankincense is a beautiful oil that is popular in perfumery and blends.

Process: Hydrodistilled Essential Oil

Plant Part: Resin

Note: Base Note, Excellent Fixative

Aroma Families: Resinous, Woody

Aroma: Dry, diffusive, and bright citrus top notes over a penetrating, resinous/coniferous, slightly peppery and balsamic undertone.

Blends with:

Agarwood, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cistus,  Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalypts, Fir, Fragonia, Geranium, Ginger, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spruce, Vetiver & Ylang Ylang.

“Gives delightful effects in citrus colognes… “incense” type perfumes… and is an important ingredient in many Oriental bases, ambres [sic], “powder” type perfumes, floral perfumes, citrus colognes, spice blends, violet type perfumes, “men’s fragrances”, etc.”*1.

Benefits:

Frankincense is fantastic in skin care, particularly sun damaged & mature skin. It is both antiseptic & anti-inflammatory. Its grounding resinous aroma soothes the emotions. Frankincense works to boost the immune system making it essential for protecting against winter colds. 

Recommended use:

Meditation practice; skin care; in wound healing salves; to soothe muscle & joint aches; in cold & flu balms to ease respiratory concerns; in blends to treat stress & anxiety; popular in perfumery, candles and soaps.

Care Instructions:

Not recommended for ingestion. Do not apply neat to the skin. Non-toxic. 

Information on the traditional uses and properties of essential oils are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before use.

Easy Care Recipe:

Grounding Body Mist

Equipment:

Bowl for mixing

Spoon or stirrer

200ml bottle with atomiser (makes 120ml)

Label

Ingredients:

5 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil

5 drops Vetiver Essential Oil

5 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil

75ml Rose Hydrosol

2 tbs Aloe Vera Juice or Gel

1 tbs Glycerine

Method:

Place Hydrosol, Aloe Vera & Glycerine in a bowl & blend. Add in the essential oils.

Transfer to sterilised bottle with atomiser, label & store in dark, cool place or refrigerate.

Will store up to 6 months.

Shake well before use & sprits all over body.

References:

1. 

Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 466-7.