Frankincense Organic Essential Oil

Frankincense Organic Essential Oil

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Botanical Name: Boswellia Serrata

Botanical Family: Burseraceae

Main Constituents:
a-thujene: 52.2%

Plant Part: Resin

Origin: India

Cultivation Method: USDA Certified Organic

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Shelf Life: 2 - 3 years

Aromatic Scent: A medium strength base note.  Balsamic, Exotic, Fresh, Resinous, slightly Sweet, Spicy, Warm, and Woody.

Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Myrrh, and Vanilla.

 

Analgesic, Anti-anxiety, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-depressant, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Antioxidant, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-viral, Astringent, Calming, Carminative, Cicatrisant, Digestive tonic, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Expectorant, Immune support, Sedative, Tonic, Uterine tonic, Wound healing.

 

See our General Safety Guidelines for recommended usage.

This oil is not safe for children.

Add a maximum of 3 drops (0.2 mL) to 5 mL of carrier oil (or 3%) for topical applications.

Can be used topically to:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Fight signs of aging
  • Detoxify
  • Ease stress
  • Promote sleep
  • Aid in depression
  • Balance mood
  • Reduce natural brain inflammation
  • Relieve mental fatigue
  • Reduce symptoms of cough & cold
  • Fight infection
  • Relieve sore muscles and muscle spasms
  • Ease discomfort from Rheumatism and arthritis
  • Aid digestion
  • Fight acne
  • Heal scars
  • Remove dark spots and skin tags (use 1 drop pure twice daily)
  • Reduce fluid retention
  • Lower blood pressure

Can be diffused or inhaled to:

  • Ease stress
  • Promote sleep
  • Aid in depression
  • Reduce natural brain inflammation
  • Relieve mental fatigue
  • Fight infection
  • Reduce symptoms of cough & cold
  • Purify the air

Can be used around the house to:

  • Disinfect surfaces/filters – try adding drops to furnace/air/vacuum filters! *avoid open flame
  • Freshen Laundry
  • Remove sticky residue (stickers, glue)

 

Frankincense supports the 1st, 6th, and 7th chakras.

 

Tisserand & Young have shown that Frankincense oil is harmful when oxidized (with a risk of sensitization) but is otherwise non-irritating and may be safe during pregnancy. [1]

Avoid old or oxidized Frankincense oil.  Store in refrigerator to extend shelf life.

We do not recommend topical use in concentrations above 4%.

This oil is not safe for children.

References

  1. Tisserand & Young Essential Oil Safety, 2ndEdition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Edinburg 2014 

Extreme overuse of essential oils can be very dangerous, and even fatal in rare cases(ingestion by children).  Always follow our General Safety Guidelines and dilute your oils.  Some people may have adverse or allergic reactions.  Do not ingest essential oil.  Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.  Keep out of reach of children.  

All of our oils are of USDA certified organic origin, 100% natural, non-GMO, and Cruelty-Free, unless otherwise stated.  Any inquiries can be sent to mountainwellnessproducts@gmail.ca