Frankincense Essential Oil

Botanical Name – (Boswellia carterii; olibanum)
Part of plant used – Gum

Frankincense oil has been used for centuries, it is a very spiritual oil and has often been used in church services and ceremonies. It was highly regarded in ancient times as it omits a haunting, majestic and woody aroma with a spicy note. Frankincense is in limited supply and is often more expensive than other oils. It will last a long time once purchased and looked after properly. This oil is a base note as it is quite slow to vaporize.

Emotional Applications

protects your personal space
adds focus and insights to your meditations
to be more connected with yourself and others

Physical Applications

Aids fluid retention – massage, bath
Dry/mature skin – massage
Scars and wrinkles – massage
Relieves stress – massage, vaporizer
Respiratory conditions – bronchitis and asthma – vaporizer and chest massage (not inhalation for asthma sufferers).
Mucus – vaporizer, inhalation, chest massage
Cystitis – massage lower abdomen

Cautions