Indian Frankincense Essential Oil
Botanical name: Boswellia serrata
Plant part: Resin
Cultivation: Wild harvestedExtraction: Steam distillation
Origin Country: India
Size: 10ml
Product color: Pale yellow to light brown
Aroma profile: Green, clean, balsamic, lemony wood scent.
Perfumery note: Base
Consistency: Medium
Shelf life: 4 years
Extraction date: May 2020
Product description:
Indian Frankincense Essential Oil aka Olibanum with its fresh lemon, balsamic and pine aroma is deemed to be the richest, most stunning in scent and potency.
It is extracted via steam distillation from the hardened milky white resin obtained by creating small incisions in the bark of the aromatic Boswellia serrata tree which grows wild in dry, mountain regions of India, Africa and the Middle East. Traditionally, before extraction the resin which is also called the tree’s “tears” because it is used to heal emotional wounds is then separated into grades and stored in caves before distillation.
Frankincense is one of the most widely known and used essential oils due to its numerous benefits and history in various cultures over millennia for protection to expel negative energies from sacred spaces.
It is also used to help enhance spirituality during prayer or meditation, and is specially revered for its amazing uplifting and clarifying effect on the body and mind to help encourage healthy moods.
Boswellia serrata is adored for its sanctifying scent and is the oldest documented of all the Boswellia spp. aka Frankincense. It is believed to be the species mentioned in the Bible 22 and considered so valuable it was one of the 3 sacred gifts of the Magi to the Baby Jesus Christ along with Myrrh and Gold.
In India, it is widely used in Ayurveda for its therapeutic benefits and spiritually it offers a direct ancestral connection with the sacred saps of Ancient India.
It can be used interchangeably or with other species of Frankincense Essential Oils, as they are similar in therapeutic benefits.
Blends well with:
Essential oils of Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile Roman Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Coriander, Firs, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Labdanum, Orange, Rose Otto, Spruce and Ylang Ylang Complete.
Indian Olibanum like every other Frankincense works best with other species of Frankincense, Elemi, and Myrrh.
Note: Product colors and aroma profiles are intended to represent the typical and approximate color and scent of each oil. However, both can vary based on harvesting, distillation and other factors. These variations should not affect the efficacy of the product.
How to use: Diffusion, Topical, Skin & Hair Care
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Diffusion: Add a few drops of Indian Frankincense Essential Oil to an ultrasonic diffuser or diffuser bracelet.
You can also create a blend with one or more EOs of Hyssop, Cypress, Cinnamon Bark, Myrrh, or Palo Santo to incorporate other benefits you may require, make a stronger blend or just to layer different scent notes and create a rounder or preferred aroma.
Topical: To use topically for its healing benefits, add 2-5 drops of Indian Frankincense Essential Oil to a tablespoon/15ml of base oil or shea butter and apply 2-3 times daily or as needed to the affected area.
Add 10 drops to 50ml of a light easy absorbent oil for a relaxing, soothing massage.
For an even stronger blend add one or more EOs e.g., Oregano, Ginger, Balsam Gurjun, Ginger Lilly or Frankincense without exceeding the 5 drops of EO for topical use or 10 drops per 50ml maximums for a massage oil
Skincare: Indian Frankincense Essential Oil is suitable for all skin types.
Directions: Create a moisturizer with Indian Frankincense EO diluted at a rate not exceeding 6 drops when using alone or in total when adding other EOs e.g. Roman Chamomile, Rose Geranium, Wild Carrot Seed, Myrrh or Tulsi as well in a blend per 30ml of a complementary Carrier oil e.g. Goji Berry, Blackcurrant Seed, Barbary Fig Oil, an existing serum, lotion or any other preferred base before applying on the skin.
Hair Care: Add to a shampoo/conditioner, hair oil/cream or as part of a hot oil treatment and massage into hair to condition (wrap a towel on hair and leave for 20mins, then rinse off.
