
Certified Organics:
All of our Certified Organic Essential Oils are from the carefully selected stock at our Head Office in Australia. They are recognized as Certified Organic Processors and their oils have all been certified under the world renowned BFA Organics Standard. Chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers are prohibited. Instead the products are cultivated using traditional farming methods. Soil fertility is built; natural systems are worked with, not against; there is minimal, if any damage to the environment, and most importantly, Mother Nature is being respected.
Botanical Name: Boswellia carteri
Plant Part: Resin
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: USA
Description: The Frankincense tree is a scraggly but hardy tree which originates from Oman and the Middle East. By slashing the barks of the tree, a sticky, fragrant resin is produced from which the Frankincense oil is derived.
Color: Pale Yellow
Common Uses: Organic Frankincense oil is highly prized in the perfumery industry and in Aromatherapy. The therapeutic properties of Frankincense oil include use as an antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, tonic and expectorant.
Consistency: Medium
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Basil, bergamot, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, geranium, ginger.
Aromatic Scent: Frankincense has a woody, spicy, haunting smell.
History: Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) is one of the 'holy' oils from ancient times when it was considered more valuable than gold. It been used for 5000 years for spiritual healing and was used in ancient Egypt in the embalming process. Frankincense symbolizes divinity.
Cautions: Frankincense oil is non-toxic and non-irritant and could be used by most people.
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