Common name |
Frankincense |
Botanical name |
Boswellia carterii |
Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
Plant Part |
gum |
Country of Origin |
Somalia |
Note |
Base |
Appearance |
colourless to pale yellow or greenish mobile liquid |
Aroma |
fresh terpene-like top note with a warm balsamic undertone |
Major Constituents |
α-thujene, α-pinene, sabinene, β-pinene, β-myrcene, limonene |
Properties |
calming, refreshing |
Traditional Uses |
meditation, respiratory system conditions, mature skin |
Blends well with |
bergamot, black pepper, geranium, lavender, sweet orange, pine |
Cautions |
Generally considered safe |