Frankincense Essential Oils

The Best Frankincense Essential Oil Brands

01		Ancient Apothecary Frankincense Trinity Oil
02		Plant Therapy Organic Frankincense Essential Oil
03		doTERRA Frankincense Essential Oil
04		Young Living Frankincense Essential Oil
05		Now Foods Pure Frankincense Oil
06		Aura Cacia Frankincense Oil
07		Edens Garden 100% Pure Frankincense Essential Oil
08		Plant Guru Frankincense Oil
09		Healing Solutions Frankincense
10		Mystic Moments Frankincense Essential Oil

Summary

• Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
• Extracted From: Resin
• Color: Light Yellow
• Aroma:  Woody, Fresh, Balsamic, Fruity, Slightly Spicy
• Aroma Strength: Mild – Medium
• Benefits: Skin Health, Respiratory System, Nervous System, Respiratory Health, Muscles and Joints,
• Beneficial For: Anxiety, Mood, Depression, Muscle Soreness, Joint Pain, Burns, Cuts, Scars, Stretch Marks, Colds, Flu, Cough, Stress, Inflammation
• Uses: Massage, Aromatherapy
• Common Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
• Constituent Composition: a-Pinenea-Phellandrene, Limonene, B-Myrcene, B-Pinene, B-Caryophyllene, p-Cymene, Terpinen-4-ol, Verbenone, Sabinene, Linalool

Things to Know

Also Known As

Boswellia carterii, Olibanum

Things to note

• Frankincense has an aroma that is said to be grounding, calming, and soothing.
• Frankincense oil can oxidize. Leaving your oil out without proper storage can cause your oil to lose all of its beneficial properties and may cause skin irritation when used.

How To Use

Frankincense essential oil should be diluted prior to topical application.

• Topically – Generally a 2% Frankincense oil to 30 Fl oz carrier oil dilution ratio is recommended.
• Aromatically – Can be used in a diffuser or vaporizer.