Certified Organics:
This Certified Organic Essential Oil is NOP Certified . The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.
Botanical Name: Boswellia carteri
Plant Part: Resin
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: Ethiopia
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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