Properties:
It is commonly used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine, and vulnerary.
Health benefits:
Frankincense essential oil protects wounds from becoming septic, fights infections, induces contractions in gums, muscles, and blood vessels, and removes excess gas, heals scars, keeps cells healthy and promotes their regeneration. It promotes digestion, increases urination, regulates menstrual cycles, cures coughs and colds, soothes anxiety and inflammation, and ensures good health of the uterus.
The therapeutic properties of frankincense oil are antiseptic, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine, vulnerary and expectorant.
Botanical Family
Boswellia Serrata
Chemical Family
Monoterpenoles, sesquiterpenols
Approx. Shelf Life
2 years
Plant Parts
Gum resin, sap
Note Classification
Method of Extraction
Steam distilled - special technique from natural gum resin
Blends well with
Frankincense oil blends well with citrus oils like Lime, Lemon, and Wild Orange, and other oils such as Cypress, Lavender, Geranium, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, and Clary Sage for diffusion.
Internal Use Statement with regard to ingestion from AIA
(Alliance of International Aromatherapists), who is the leading international aromatherapy organization.
Effective February 26, 2010:
AIA does not endorse internal therapeutic use (oral, vaginal or rectal) of essential oils unless recommended by a health care practitioner trained at an appropriate clinical level. An appropriate level of training must include chemistry, anatomy, diagnostics, physiology, formulation guidelines and safety issues regarding each specific internal route (oral, vaginal or rectal).
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