Organic frankincense essential oil is a lovely warming essential oil for tired muscles and for soothing everyday aches and pains. The balancing, rejuvenating and skin tonic properties of frankincense essential oil make it useful to help maintain good circulation and optimise healthy digestion when used in a massage oil. Frankincense essential oil has a rich, woody, sweet aroma. Its quietening properties also make frankincense essential oil popular for use in meditation.
This rich and sweet aromatic gem of an oil is as seductive as the name itself. Wild harvested by making lesions into the bark of the trunk, the gum resin is collected and then further processed to deliver the oil.
Frankincense oil is used in face masks and anti-inflammatory creams and lotions. It is also used in perfume formulations for its highly worthy scent profile.
Frankincense oil is commonly used in face masks and anti-inflammatory lotions & creams.
Frankincense (Boswellia Serrata), Essential Oil Organic originates from Somalia and is produced via Steam Distillation. Frankincense essential oil is a member of the Burseraceae family and is also known as olibanum or gum.
Frankincense (Boswellia Serrata), Essential Oil Organic IS suitable for food application, only when the appropriate quantity/dilution is used. This material complies with European Food Regulations (i.e.1881/2006). Please note, if you intend on using this product as a food ingredient we insist you seek professional guidance and advise on inclusion levels for various applications.
Frankincense (Boswellia Serrata) essential oil blends well with geranium, lavender, orange, vetivert, bergamot, lime, lemon and basil. Organic frankincense essential oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.
Frankincense (Boswellia Serrata), Essential Oil Organic is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).
Research (course Wikipedia)
Boswellia serrata contains chemical constituents, such as β-boswellic acid, acetyl-β-boswellic acid, 11-keto-β-boswellic acid and acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid.
Extracts of Boswellia serrata have been clinically studied for osteoarthritis and joint function, with the research showing trends of benefit (slight improvement) in pain and function. It has been used in Indian traditional medicine for diabetes.
Our Organic Essential Oils are certified by the Soil Association to the International COSMOS (Cosmetic) Standard and Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and of Regulation (EC) No 889/2008, relating to Organic Food & Drink. Our processes and procedures for maintaining this high standard of organic certification are subject to annual inspection by the UK Organic Standards Certifier. To obtain a copy of our Organic Certificate and a list of all products that we can supply under or Organic Trading Schedule, please refer to the Organic Certification section of our Resource Centre.