Frankincense, White
A pale yellow oil with a fresh, sweet woody aroma and a balsamic undertone.
Botanical name
Boswellia sacra
Origin
Oman
Method of extraction
Steam distillation
Major constituents
A typical chemical composition of White Frankincense Essential Oil: a-pinene (61.01%), limonene (13.09%), myrcene (7.82%), sabinene (3.6%), camphene (1.8%), b-pinene (1.49%), p-cymene (1.45%), a-phellandrene (0.93%), hashishene (0.84%), b-caryophyllene (0.54%), b-elemene (0.52%), a-thujene (0.51%).
Properties
May improve the tone of mature and damaged skin. It is rejuvenating and toning for mature skin. It's considered spiritually uplifting and used in meditation it enhances spiritual wisdom and inspiration. It is best used whenever there is an accumulation of stress that has led to irritablility, restlessness and insomnia.
Safety
Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising
Essential Oil Monograph
For more information, please read Sal's Frankincense Monograph PDF
Add 5-7 drops to your Perfect Potion diffuser, combine with other pure essential oils to make your own blend, or add 5 drops to every 10ml of pure vegetable oil to use as a massage oil.
boswelia sacra (white frankincense) oil
