Part of the plant used : Resin

Method of obtaining : Distillation

Origin : India

Smell : Woody, lemony, green, resinous. 

Frankincense is one of the sacred biblical plants. It is a shrub that grows on the dry and mountainous soils of the Middle East and North East Africa. The excision of its bark makes it possible to obtain an exudate, the gum resin which has been used for hundreds of years in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, for its anti-inflammatory, digestive and healing properties. Frankincense is also called Olibanum or Somalia tear in reference to these drops of exudates that spring from the sides of the shrub. Frankincense essential oil is produced by distillation of this gum resin. The smell that emerges is woody 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-relieving and healing properties.

Frankincense essential oil is mainly known to promote meditation: it is energizing and invigorating while being relaxing and antidepressant. It is also used on the skin for its healing, antifungal and regenerating properties. It is then ideal in case of fungal infections, acne or scars.

alpha-thuyene
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its composition chemically defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odor, a taste.

Frankincense essential oil is highly concentrated in alpha-pinene, limonene, sabinene and myrcene.

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool.

Meditation, depression, anxiety, respiratory tract, boost immunity, decision support, scar.

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

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even if essential oils have been used since Antiquity, their mode of use and the precautions for use are often poorly known. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to it to find out about the traditional modes of use.

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files. 

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

WARNING: These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.