Latin Name : Boswellia carterii

Botanical family: Burseraceae

Countries of origin: Somalia

Plant part use :Resin

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Aroma Resinous, Balsamic, rich

                                              CHEMICAL FAMILIES

Monoterpenes -79%

Sesquiterpenes -5%

Monoterpenols - 1%

                                              NOTES ON CHEMICAL COMPONENTS

When you buy a new Frankincense always check your ,

GC as you can get either an ester - rich oil or a monoterpene - rich oil.

                                              SAFETY DATA

Nontoxic, non irritating.

                                                THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Analgesic - numbs pain

Anti -inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling

Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections (urinary, pulmonary)

Astringent - contracts and tightens tissue.

carminitve/tonic - settles digestion and may assist in,

preventing gas cicatrisant - cell- regenerative for skin , healing for scars

diuretic - aids in reduction of fluids

expectorant - removes excess mucus from respiratory system

immunostimulant - stimulates immune function, respiration