Frankincense Essential Oil
Botanical name: Boswellia carterii
Frankincense Essential Oil is steam distilled from the aromatic resin of Boswellia carterii, a hardy tree that grows in the dry landscapes of the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The resin has been prized for thousands of years for its distinctive fragrance and its importance in perfumery, traditional wellness, and spiritual ceremonies.
Harvesting begins by making careful incisions into the bark. A milky resin slowly seeps from the tree and naturally hardens into fragrant tears, which are collected after several weeks before being steam distilled into essential oil.
Frankincense was once considered as valuable as gold and has long been associated with sacred rituals throughout the Middle East. Today it remains one of the world’s most recognised aromatic resins, appreciated for its grounding fragrance and remarkable versatility.
This particular organic Frankincense Essential Oil is sourced from Somalia and steam distilled from carefully harvested resin.
Aromatic profile
- Warm resinous aroma
- Soft woody notes
- Fresh balsamic character
- Subtle citrus undertones
How Frankincense essential oil is traditionally used
Frankincense Essential Oil is traditionally used in meditation, relaxation blends, natural perfumery, skincare preparations, massage oils, and diffuser blends. Its calming aroma is often chosen to create a peaceful atmosphere and to add depth and longevity to aromatic compositions.
Blends well with
Basil, benzoin, bergamot, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, myrrh, patchouli, pine, sandalwood, sweet orange, and ylang ylang.
Extraction method
Steam distilled from the natural resin.
Plant origin
Somalia.
Good to know
- Frankincense resin has been traded and valued for thousands of years.
- The resin naturally hardens into fragrant tears before harvest.
- Its rich resinous aroma makes it one of the world’s classic perfumery ingredients.
- Often used in meditation, relaxation, and botanical skincare formulations.
Safety
Frankincense Essential Oil should always be diluted before topical use. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Not recommended during pregnancy unless advised by a qualified healthcare professional. Perform a patch test before applying to sensitive skin.
April Deane (verified owner) –
I like the quality of this oil and the fact that it is therapeutic grade. We always like to have it on hand.
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Rebecca (verified owner) –
I love this oil. We have it going in our diffuser most nights. My husband is very ill and this makes him feel much better. We love the aroma and the top quality of this oil and have purchased it twice now.
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Michelle (verified owner) –
Very happy with this and have purchased this before from you along with other oils
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Michelle Griffiths (verified owner) –
Have purchased this before and love it
l also use it for bone spurs and it helps get rid of them along with castor oil on top
l use it most days, love the smell and quality
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