Frankincense Essential Oil 1/4 fl. oz.

Our organic frankincense essential oil is a base note steam distilled from the resin of Boswellia carteri and is also known as Boswellia or olibanum. This oil is used in perfumery and can be diffused for its lush and enticing aromatics. It has thousands of years of history as incense in spiritual ceremonies across Africa and Asia and is well known in the west for its associations with Christianity when given as a gift in the nativity. Boswellia carteri is harvested as resin tears from trees native to Somalia, Oman, and Yemen. The ethereal aroma is perfect for creating a peaceful environment for meditation, relaxation, and feeling grounded. It can be applied in cosmetic formulations to help smooth and tone skin. AromaThis oil has a fresh and complex aroma that is resinous, woody, and musky with notes of bright citrus. ConstituentsThis oil contains α-pinene, limonene, myrcene, and β-pinene. α-Pinene has an evergreen scent and is prevalent in a variety of oils such as myrtle, cistus, cypr