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Organic Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) 100% Essential Oil
Organic Frankincense - Boswellia carterii
Frankincense is rejuvenating, excellent for dry and mature skin and anti-wrinkle, when diluted and added to creams and carrier oils. Stress releasing, relaxing, calming, it helps to slow breathing and ease shortness of breath. It helps in asthma and has a soothing effect on head colds and catarrhal conditions generally. It can act as an antidepressant and also helps stimulate the immune system. It is used for treating arthritis, healing wounds, sores and ulcers. strengthening the female hormone system, and purifying the air (antibacterial). Frankincense oil appears to distinguish cancerous from normal bladder cells and suppress cancer cell viability.
Uses
In a vapouriser, use for bronchitis, colds, coughs and voice loss, as well as to calm the mind, reduce anxiety and regain perspective.
Diluted to 2% or less in a carrier oil for colds, coughs, bronchitis, rheumatism, chilliness, poor circulation, exhaustion, nightmares, heavy periods, respiratory problems and mucus congestion. For cracked skin and bed sores, apply gently directly on to affected areas.
Diluted in water it promotes healing and prevents ugly scarring on wounds, add 2 drops to 250ml of water when washing the wound.
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Origin |
Eritrea |
Note |
Base |
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Plant Part |
Resin |
Folk Names |
Olibanum |
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Aromatic Scent |
Frankincense has a woody, spicy, haunting smell. Fresh terpene top note and warm rich sweet balsamic undertone. |
Folk Powers |
Raising awareness, sharpening senses, clarity of seeing, banishing negativity |
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Blends Well With |
Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Lavender, Pine, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon. |
Extraction Method |
Steam distillation |
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Emotions |
Good for meditation as it elevates the mind, slows and deepens breathing. This essential oil is very useful in spells of self-exploration. It is sovereign for those trying to abandon everyday concerns to concentrate on more uplifting issues |
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Cautions |
Avoid if taking Warfarin or other blood thinning medication. Avoid if suffering from an upset stomach. May cause nausea, stomach pain, burning sensations or a feeling of fullness. Extremely rarely, an allergic reaction may be experienced. This should be treated as a medical emergency |
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Active Ingredients |
α-Thujene, α-Pinene, Tetrahydro-linalool, ∂-3-Carene, epi-Cubenol, (+)-Limonene, α-Terpineol, Benzyl tiglate, 1-epi-y-Eudesmol, Terpinyl isobutyrate, Eudesmol, Methyl isoeugenol, p-Cymene, α-Terpinene, Geraniol, Nerolidol, ß-Phellandrene, Sabinene, Estragole |
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| Properties | |
| Emotional Properties | Vibrating at 147 MHz it is good for meditation as it elevates the mind, slows and deepens breathing. This essential oil is very useful in spells of self-exploration. It is sovereign for those trying to abandon everyday concerns to concentrate on more uplifting issues. |
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| Botanic Name | Boswellia carterii certified organic |
| Contraindications | Avoid if taking Warfarin or other blood thinning medication. Avoid if suffering from an upset stomach. May cause nausea, stomach pain, burning sensations or a feeling of fullness. Extremely rarely, an allergic reaction may be experienced. This should be treated as a medical emergency |
| Plant Part | Resin |
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation |
| Description | Rejuvenating, excellent for dry and mature skin. Anti-wrinkle, when added to creams and carrier oils. Stress releasing, relaxing, calming, helps to slow breathing. Good for meditation as it elevates the mind, slows and deepens breathing. A useful oil during the winter months to use in a vaporiser and as an inhalant. Eases shortness of breath. Helps in asthma. Soothing effect on head colds and catarrhal conditions generally. Can act as an antidepressant and also helps stimulate the immune system. |
| Uses | Frankincense has been used for hundreds of years for treating arthritis, healing wounds, strengthening the female hormone system, and purifying the atmosphere from undesirable germs. In a study, an enriched extract of "Indian Frankincense" showed significant improvement in arthritis in as little as seven days. In Indian culture, it is suggested that burning frankincense everyday in the house brings good health. It also repels mosquitos and thus helps protect people and animals from mosquito-borne illnesses, such as malaria, West Nile Virus, and Dengue Fever. Initial clinical study results indicate efficacy of incense preparations for Crohn's disease In a study published in March 2009 by the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center it was reported that "Frankincense oil appears to distinguish cancerous from normal bladder cells and suppress cancer cell viability" Rejuvenating, excellent for dry and mature skin. Anti-wrinkle, when added to creams and carrier oils. Stress releasing, relaxing, calming, helps to slow breathing. Good for meditation as it elevates the mind, slows and deepens breathing. Can act as an antidepressant and also helps stimulate the immune system. In May 2008 FASEB Journal announced that frankincense smoke is a psychoactive drug that relieves depression and anxiety in mice A useful oil during the winter months to use in a vaporiser and as an inhalant. Eases shortness of breath. Helps in asthma. Soothing effect on head colds and catarrhal conditions generally. |
| Consistency | Medium |
| Aromatic Scent | Frankincense has a woody, spicy, haunting smell. Fresh terpeney top note and warm rich sweet balsamic undertone. It is slightly camphoric, but is regarded as more pleasant |
| Active Ingredients | a-Thujene, a-Pinene, Tetrahydro-linalool, ∂-3-Carene, epi-Cubenol, (+)-Limonene, a-Terpineol, Benzyl tiglate, 1-epi-y-Eudesmol, Terpinyl isobutyrate, Eudesmol, Methyl isoeugenol, p-Cymene, a-Terpinene, Geraniol, Nerolidol, ß-Phellandrene, Sabinene, Estragole |
| Cautions | Dilute to 2% or less in a Carrier Oil before applying to the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use during pregnancy. |
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| Origin | Eritrea |
| Note | Base |
| Strength of Aroma | Medium |
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