Frankincense serrata (Olibanum) Essential Oil, (distilled) India

Frankincense serrata , India
Botanical Name:  Boswellia serrata
Origin:                  India
Method of Extraction:  steam Distilled
Parts used:           Resin Tears
Color:                    Golden Yellow
Perfumery Note:  Base            
Consistency:         Medium/Thick
Aromatic Description: Sweet Rich with multiple Fruity, Balsamic & Incense undertones
Blends well with: Agarwood, Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Camphor, Caraway, Cassia, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus Lemon, Geranium Bourbon, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose, Rose Geranium, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Initial Strength:   Medium
Class:                     Monoterpene + Multiple
        

          There are many different species and many different qualities of Frankincense available today ranging from almost odorless to very rich incense like aromas. We collect many Frankincense samples even if we never plan to offer them. This one is an impressive value for the price. It is naturally steam distilled and has a full long-lasting Frankincense aroma that is clean and meditative.
          Frankincense has a wide range of benefits in aromatherapy. As a gift, Frankincense tears would be given as a wish for long life and good health. It blends easily with many other essential oils and is a wonderful oil for therapy, perfumery or just natural home fragrancing.
          It is often use for anxiety and stress especially when a restless mind prevents quality sleep. It is focusing and deeply meditative for quieting the chatter in a busy mind. Frankincense is still widely used in religious ceremonies today.
          It is nourishing and conditioning for scar tissue, dry and mature skin. In aromatherapy, Frankincense can be used topically, in a compress, bath, direct inhalation, diffused or in an aroma burner. 
          Frankincense is known as an analgesic, anti-depressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic and sedative. It is widely used and is renowned for its ability to stimulate the immune system.                  
          Emotionally, it is reputed to be uplifting and relaxing whether applied to the skin or diffused into the air. It is used on the skin to regenerate and nourish, treat scar tissue and dry aging skin. Frankincense is one of the most researched essential oils for its anticarcinogen effects, especially Boswellia serrata species. As a gift, Frankincense tears would be given as a wish for long life and good health.

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