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| Botanical Name: | Boswellia serrata |
| Country of origin: | Egypt |
| Colour & Odor: | It has spicy, woody and camphorous like aroma.,It is yellow liquid in color, |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
| Components: | Linalool, Bornyl Acetate, Acetate, and Incensyl Acetate |
| Solubility: | Soluble in alcohols and water |
| Blends well with: | Frankincense oil can be mixed well with Lavender, Geranium, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, and citrus oils such as Orange, Lemon, etc. |
| This oil blends well with ambrette, Amyris, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassie, Cistus, Frankincense, and essential oils. The agarwood oil suppliers in India offer these oils to fragrance makers and other users for blending purposes.: | In the ancient times, Frankincense was traded between the North Africa and Middle East for more than five thousand years. Ancient Egyptians used frankincense to use it as an insect repellent, ointment to heal wounds, and a perfume. They majorly used it in the process of mummification. The Egyptian women burnt it and grounded it to be used as eyeliner. It was also burnt in various pious ceremonies across the world. |
| Uses: | Frankincense is a resin that is derived from the Boswellia serrata plant for its aroma. The oil of Frankincense is used extensively in aromatherapy. The oil can be rubbed on the temples on the forehead or wrists to be used as a natural perfume. The oil can also be applied on palms, around mouth and nose for inhalation. |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | The Frankincense oil can be used as an ointment and can be applied on cuts or wounds for healing and protection against infections. It also boosts immunity and prevents the body from getting ill or affected from various kinds of diseases. The oil also helps in reducing stretch-marks, acne scars, and wrinkles. |