Frankincense oil
Frankincense oil is the result of distilling oleo gum resin, which consists of 3-10% oil and 60-70% resin, from a small tree or shrub with many leaves and pink flowers. The resin is collected from the bark of the tree, after making incisions into it appears a milky white liquid, which then solidifies and becomes almost yellow in the shape of a tear. In fact, it is considered that the whiter the resin, the better the essential oil will give.
Frankincense oil first appeared in the Red Sea region and then spread across northeaster Africa. The raw material, oleo gum resin, is produced in Somalia, Ethiopia, China and mainly southern Arab countries, but oil distillation is mainly found in Europe and India.
Its first use was as incense (it was one of the gifts that the three wise men gave at the birth of Jesus) in India, China, but also in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Due to its religious application, it is used to remove bad energy in business and home. In Egypt it was used in refreshing face masks, cosmetics and perfumes. In addition, in East and West countries it was used in many diseases, such as syphilis, rheumatism, various infections of the respiratory and urinary systems as well at skin diseases.
Latin name: Boswellia carterii
Aromatic profile: Fresh, earthy, woody, clean, citrusy, piney, rosy, floral, balsamic, slightly spicy, warm, resinous, rich, camphoraceous. Middle to Base note.
Part of plant used for essential oils: Oleoresin
Countries of origin: North Africa and the Middle East, specifically Oman, Somalia , Ethiopia, Yemen, and China
Special chemical properties: Its high levels of the monoterpenes α-pinene and d-limonene are particularly good for uplifting the mind and spirit.
Effects: Antibacterial, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, calmative, cicatrizing, cytophylactic, expectorant, nervine, restorative, tonic
Blends well with: Βergamot, chamomile roman, clary sage, cypress, geranium, grapefruit, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, rose otto, sandalwood, ylang ylang
Precautions: May can be oxidized by air or light exposure
In our store you can find Frankincense oil and add it to your products in the following collections:
Sources:
- The Complete Book of Essentials Oils and Aromatherapy - Valerie Ann Worwood
- Encyclopedia of Essential Oils- Julia Lawless
- www.aromaweb.com