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Frankincense

(Boswellia carterii)
Warm, rich smell with a twang of lemon and woody camphor

Frankincense is an expensive essential oil, but also an important healer.  It rejuvenates skin, so it's used on mature and aging complexions and to fade old scars, reduce inflammation, moisturize dry hair, and cure acne.  Its antiseptic properties fight bacterial and fungal skin infections in a salve, lotion, or as a compress.  It also treats infection of the lungs, the reproductive organs, and the urinary tract, and it increases the menstrual flow.  the oil works in two ways to help the body fight infection and pain.  It first numbs nerve endings to reduce the amount of pain sensations that reach the brain.  And then it boosts the body's immune system to accelerate the healing process.  As an added bonus, the oil's aroma relaxes the brain, which helps bring on sleep.  However, due to its expense, it's primarily used in cosmetics -- expensive ones.  The fragrance has been valued for thousands of years to inspire one to prayer and meditation.
BOTANICAL NAME:
Boswellia carteri
FAMILY:

Burseraceae - Balm Family
 
DESCRIPTION:

This small tree is planted on rocky, dry ground in Yemen, Oman, North Africa, Somalia, China, and India.  The clear to pale yellow oil is distilled from hard "tears" of gum resin that ooze from the tree when the trunk is cut.  It is one of the three priceless gifts that the Magi brought to the Christ child, and its fragrance still fills Greek orthodox churches and churches during high Mass.
 
SOURCED:

Somalia and Africa  
EXTRACTION:

Steam distilled  - Gum resin of the small, bushy Boswellia carterii tree
COLOR:

Pale yellow or green 
GRADE:

Highest Quality Available
AROMA:

Balsamic, spicy
ODOR INTENSITY:

Very high
EVAPORATION RATE:

Mid to Base note
SKIN CARE

Blemishes, dry and mature complexions, scars, wounds, wrinkles
SAFETY CAUTIONS:

Do not use Frankincense during pregnancy and avoid contact to the eyes and mucus membrane areas.
 

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