Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil
₦3,000.00
Frankincense essential oil is one of the earliest recorded use of essential oils that are still around today. Frankincense has long been used by numerous religious cultures from Arabia to Africa and the far east for its soothing effect and for meditation and prayers. In antiquity, it was far more valuable than gold.
Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract taken from the Boswellia serrata tree. Resin made from Boswellia extract has been used for centuries in Asian and African folk medicine. It is believed to treat chronic inflammatory illnesses as well as numerous other health conditions.
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Size | 10 ml |
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Product Details
Botanical name: Boswellia serrata
Plant part(s) used: Resin
Country of origin: India
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Appearance and color: Thin, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Aroma and perfumery notes: Spicy, earthy, woody, with piney undertones
Shelf life: 4 years
Storage: Best stored at room temperature or refrigerated with caps closed. Please keep away from direct sunlight as UV rays damage the efficacy of essential oils.
Oil Consistency: Viscous
Family: Burseraceae
Blends well with: Basil, Black pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon bark, Chamomile, Clary sage, Geranium, Ginger, Pine, Lavender, Myrrh, and all citrus and resinous oils
Common usage: Treatment of asthma, collagenous arthritis, Crohn’s disease, menstrual cramps, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis.
Edible: Yes
For kids: Yes, but avoid using on children under 5 years of age
For pregnant or nursing mothers: No. Frankincense oil may induce miscarriage in pregnant women.
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, bronchodilatory, cognitive, soothing, uplifting.
Main chemical compounds: alpha-thujene, para-cymene, methyl chavicol, limonene, alpha-pinene, sabinene, beta-pinene, beta-myrcene.
Product Description
Frankincense is represented as a ‘symbol of the divine aroma’ and as an ‘emblem of prayer’ in various parts of the Bible. Best known as one of the three gifts gifted to the infant Jesus by the wise men, the existence of Frankincense dates back even before the birth of Jesus Christ. Given the credit of the most spiritual oil of the Middle East, it has flawless healing benefits with an inbound immaculate aroma.
People of all religions consider Frankincense as a symbol of sacredness and it is witnessed with the presence of this mesmerizing fragrance in various religious ceremonies. Frankincense is an important symbol of trading carried out in the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa for more than 5000 years ago that the temples of the ancient Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut are adorned by murals depicting sacks of Frankincense traded from the land of Punt.
For many centuries, Frankincense is burnt in homes for keeping insects away, cleansing the atmosphere, warding off sickness and bad energies and to facilitate one’s prayers to the Divine.
Obtained via steam distillation of the resin of various Frankincense or olibanum trees, this oil is a part of the traditional medicinal system including Indian Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and in certain other folklore remedies in treating wounds, arthritis, digestive disorders, rheumatism, and weak immune system and in promoting healthy skin. In general, Frankincense trees typically grow in the dry, mountainous regions of India, Africa and the Middle East. This particular essential oil is extracted from the gum or resin of the Indian Boswellia serrata tree.
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Precautions
- Consult a doctor before using Frankincense essential oil if you are allergic to anything.
- Use with caution if pregnant or lactating.
- Avoid the contact of oil with eyes, sensitive and inner parts of the body.
- Keep away from children.
Literature
1. Frankincense – therapeutic properties
2. Biological activities of frankincense essential oil in human dermal fibroblasts
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