Pure Frankincense Essential Oil
Latin Name: Boswellia Carterii
Part of Plant Used: Resin
Source: Oman
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Description: Frankincense essential oil, also known as Olibanum, is steam distilled from the resin of the Boswellia Carterii tree, belonging to the Burseraceae family. Its name originates from the French word "franc," meaning luxuriant, and it was historically among the first gums used as incense. Indigenous to the Middle East, the tree is known to grow in natural bonsai formations in arid landscapes, symbolizing divinity.
Benefits:
- Aromatherapy: Highly valued for its calming properties, beneficial during meditation.
- Skin Care: Promotes wound healing, scar prevention, facial toning, wrinkle reduction, and prevention of stretch marks.
- Health: Relieves anxiety, stress, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, and persistent coughs. Acts as a uterine tonic, offering calming effects during labor and easing heavy menstruation.
Caution:
- Avoid use during pregnancy.
History: Ancient Egyptians revered frankincense as holy incense, using it in rituals and as a face mask. They ground burnt resin into kohl, enhancing eyes, a feature often depicted in Egyptian art. Records of its use date back to the 15th century BC in the tomb inscription of Queen Hatshepsut, where it was employed for fumigating the sick and warding off malevolent spirits.