Part of the plant used : Resin

Method of obtaining : Distillation

Origin : India

Odour : Woody, lemony, green, resinous.

Incense is one of the sacred biblical plants. It is a shrub that grows on dry and mountainous soils in the Middle East and northeast of Africa. The excision of its bark allows to obtain an exsudat, the resin gum that has been used for hundreds of years in evedic and Chinese medicine, for its anti-inflammatory, digestive and healing properties. The incense is also called Oliban or Somali tear in reference to these drops of exudates that spring from the sides of the shrub. The production of essential incense oil is made by distillation of this resin gum. The smell of it is wooded and delicately spicy. In aromatherapy or in the hospital, this essential oil is particularly appreciated for its spiritual and soothing dimension, but it is also increasingly used for its pain and healing properties.

Essential oil of incense is mainly recognized to promote meditation: it is energizing and toning while being relaxing and antidepressant. It is also used by skin for its healing, antifungal and regenerating virtues. It is then ideal in case of mycoses, acne or scars.

alpha-thuyene
*The chmotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its chemically defined composition by chromatographic analysis. A single plant may have several compositions depending on the place and variety. A chmotype depends on a property, a smell, a taste. 

The essential oil of incense is strongly concentrated in alpha-pinene, lemonene, sabinene and myrcene.

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : Lemonene, Geraniol, Citral, Linalol.

Meditation, depressive state, anxiety, respiratory tract, boost immunity, help make decisions, scar.

Main : Antidepressant, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, healing, relaxing, expectorant, immunostimulant.

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should be used with care. Although essential oils are used since antiquity, their use mode and precautions are often poorly known. Many works deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to the traditional ways of use.

One essential oil Consists of chemically defined molecules (approximately 10,000 identified) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can be made up of one to several hundred molecules, which allows to explain why some essential oils have many properties but with different therapeutic efficiency. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil Or 100% pure and natural (not cut, deterped, or mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably biological. This is the case of essential oils we sell. They are sold in dyed bottle with gout account cap.
. Information on each essential oil are given for information purposes only. Attention to the auto diagnostic, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognized professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files.

Essential oils are used primarily to help you deal with many disorders. But even though essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their healing power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you respect some basic rules, they will make their therapeutic genius available to you. Recovering essential oils has much more than disadvantage.

WARNING: These properties, indications and modes of use are derived from the reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found regularly and for many confirmed by scientific observations. However, this information is provided for information purposes, in no way could it constitute medical information or engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for a therapeutic purpose, consult a doctor.