Frankincense Essential Oil Datasheet
Frankincense essential oil is highly prized in the aromatherapy industry. It is frequently used in skincare products as it is considered a valuable ingredient as having remarkable anti-aging, rejuvenating, and healing properties.
PLANT PART
Gum Resins
AROMA
Balsamic, Earthy, Resinous, Warm
NOTE
Base
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Frankincense
Frankincense – Boswellia carterii
Frankincense is highly prized in the aromatherapy industry. It is frequently used in skincare products as it is considered a valuable ingredient is having remarkable anti-aging, rejuvenating, and healing properties.
Country of Origin:
Egypt, Somalia
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Burseraceae
Chemical Families:
Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols, Monoterpenols
Precautions
- Can be irritating to the skin if oxidized.
Therapeutic Properties
Frankincense is a favorite for quieting the mind and encouraging emotional healing on all levels.
According to the Organic Facts’ website: “Frankincense essential oil protects wounds from becoming septic, fights infections, induces contractions in gums, muscles, and blood vessels, and removes excess gas, heals scars, keeps cells healthy, and promotes their regeneration. It promotes digestion, increases urination, regulates menstrual cycles, cures coughs and colds, soothes anxiety and inflammation, and ensures good health of the uterus.”
| Analgesic | Anti-inflammatory | Carminative |
| Cicatrisant | Diuretic | Expectorant |
| Immunostimulant | Skin Healing | Tonic |
| Hypotensive | Nervive | Antiseptic |
| Disinfectant | Astringent | Carminative |
| Cytophylactic | Digestive | Emenagogue |
| Sedative | Uterine | Vulnerary |
| Antidepressant | Restorative |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Meditation and Prayer
Apply topically on the back of the neck or diffuse aromatically to bring focus and peace.
Immune System
Immune System
Cellular Health
Take it internally in a capsule or apply it to the bottoms of the feet.
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Scars and Stretch Marks
Combine with myrrh and apply topically to help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. It is used for dry and aging skin.
Warts
Apply topically with oregano diluted to combat warts.
Wound Healing
Apply topically to wounds and wrinkles to support skin regeneration.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Depression
Diffuse aromatically for anxiety and depression; it is very calming.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Muscle Spasms & Tension
Apply topically to affected areas to help provide pain relief and tension relief.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Seizures and Trauma
Place one drop under the tongue and apply topically along the hairline to help lessen seizures and relieve trauma.
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Take internally or apply topically to the back of the neck. Alternatively, it can be diffused aromatically.
Sciatica
Apply topically over the affected area or take it internally in a capsule to reduce inflammation. When using over a large area, be sure to dilute.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Good for menstrual symptoms.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Cough and Allergies
Apply topically or diffuse aromatically to help calm the lungs and quiet coughs, asthma, and other respiratory conditions; apply to chest and throat.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Non-toxic, generally non-irritating.