Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata
 
Main Constituents:
a-Thujene: 60.2%
Plant Part: Resin
Origin: India
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description/ Color/ Consistency: A thin, colorless-to-pale-yellow liquid.
 
Aromatic Summary/ Note/ Strength of Aroma: A base note with a medium aroma, Frankincense Essential Oil has a warm and spicy, woody odor that is haunting.
Blends With: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium,  Myrrh, and Vanilla.
 
Product Abstract: Frankincense originates from a small, scraggly-but-hardy tree indigenous to the Middle East, which is small with abundant pinnacle leaves and white or pale-pink flowers. The resin begins as a fragrant, sticky, milky-white liquid that flows from the trunk of the tree when cut. The dried tears are collected, and the resin is then distilled, producing the precious oil. The resin is known as olibanum, derived from the Arabic, "Al-luban," or, "That which results from milking," referring to the milky sap. It is used as incense and has been traded for 5,000 years. Widely used in ancient Egypt, it was one of the ingredients used in the holy oil described in the Talmud. Frankincense was brought back to Europe by Frankish Crusaders (Frank-incense), and the oil is still highly prized today in the perfumery industry, and used widely in the manufacturing of skin-care products.
 
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
 
Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.