Frankincense essential oil 5ml (£8.60)

Latin name

Boswellia carterii

Culture

Wild

Family

Burseraceae

Biochemical profile

A-pinene, limonene, A-thujene, myrcene, sabinene, paraparacymene cymene

Part used

Resin - steam distilled without pressure.

Perfume note

Middle

Therapeutic properties

Astringent

Anti-bacterial

Anti-inflammatory

Calming

Aromatherapy uses

When used in aromatherapy diffusion, frankincense essential oil can help relieve stress and is used in palliative care, particularly when the frankincense essential oil is blended with lavandula vera essential oil. When used in massage, frankincense essential oil has strong moisturising properties which can be used to moisturise dry or mature skin. The frankincense essential oil should be blended with either organic apricot kernel vegetable oil or organic argan vegetable oil

Blends well with

Bergamot organic essential oil, black pepper organic essential oil, organic bourbon geranium essential oil, grapefruit essential oil, organic fine lavender essential oil, mandarin organic essential oil, balm organic essential oil, patchouli organic essential oil, Scots pine organic essential oil, sandalwood essential oil, organic vetiver essential oil, citronella organic essential oil, lemon organic essential oil

Safety

Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Do not apply undiluted to the skin.

Pregnant women should seek medical advice before use.

Bottle size

5ml