Essential Oil – Frankincense

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml | 30ml
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Botanical Name Boswellia carteri
Origin Ethiopia
Part Resinoid
Extraction Steam
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Price range: $24.00 through $80.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma A complex, warm, and resinous-woody aroma
Category Resinous | Woody
Note Middle - Base
Intensity 5/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Olibanum
Chinese 乳香
Japanese フランキンセンス
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Botanical Family Burseraceae
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Chemistry Sesquiterpenes
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Common Usage Skin Rejuvenation & Anti-Aging

  • The "Wrinkle Eraser": Famous for its cytophylactic properties, meaning it stimulates cell regeneration to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Fading Scars & Spots: Helps diminish the appearance of surgical scars, stretch marks, and "age spots" over time.
  • Skin Tightening: Acts as a natural astringent to help lift and tone the skin, particularly around the jawline and under the eyes.
  • Soothing Irritation: Calms redness and inflammation associated with acne, eczema, or dry, chapped skin.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

  • Meditation & Prayer: Its ability to slow down and deepen the breath makes it the premier oil for reaching a deep meditative state.
  • Anxiety & Stress Relief: Provides a powerful "grounding" effect, helping to still a racing mind and reduce feelings of overwhelm.
  • Overcoming Grief: Often used to provide emotional comfort and a sense of "protection" during times of loss or transition.
  • Mental Clarity: Helps clear away mental clutter, allowing for better focus and spiritual connection.

Respiratory & Immune Health

  • Deep Breathing: Excellent for those with asthma or bronchitis, as it helps expand the lungs and calms the "panic" associated with shortness of breath.
  • Expectorant Properties: Helps clear the nasal passages and lungs of excess mucus during a cold or cough.
  • Immune Booster: Supports the body’s natural defense system by helping to reduce the overall inflammatory load on the body.

Pain & Inflammation Relief

  • Joint & Arthritis Support: Its potent anti-inflammatory compounds help reduce the heat and swelling in painful joints.
  • Muscle Tension: When added to a massage oil from clubarome.com, it helps relax deep-seated muscle knots and chronic tension.
  • Headache Relief: Massaging a diluted drop into the base of the skull or temples can help ease tension-related headaches.
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Blending note
  • It is one of the most versatile oils in existence.
  • In blending, Frankincense acts as a fixative, slowing down the evaporation of lighter oils and "rounding out" any sharp or harsh edges in a recipe.
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Do you know? The name Frankincense is derived from the Old French franc encens, which literally means "pure incense" or "free-burning incense."
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Contraindication
  • Generally very safe, non-toxic, and non-irritating.
  • However, it is a powerful oil; to avoid potential skin sensitivity (especially with aged or oxidized oil), always dilute it to 1–2% in a carrier oil
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