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Botanical aspects: fam. Burseraceae
Description
Frankincense originates from a small scraggly but hardy tree indigenous to the Middle East, with large pinnacle leaves and white or pale pink flowers. The resin begins as a fragrant sticky milky-white liquid that flows from the tree’s trunk when cut. The dried tears are collected, and the resin is then distilled, producing the precious oil. The resin is olibanum (oil of Lebanon), derived from the Arabic al-Luban or '”that which results from milking”, referring to the milky sap. It is used as incense, and it has been traded for 5,000 years. Widely used in ancient Egypt, it was one of the ingredients used in the holy oil described in the Talmud. Frankincense was brought back to Europe by Frankish Crusaders (Frank-incense). The oil is still highly prized today in the perfumery industry and is widely used to manufacture skin-care products. The name Frankincense is derived from old French, meaning Pure Incense, and it had used it in all religions for daily rituals and offerings Boswellia serrata has a warm and spicy, woody balsamic aroma distinct from Somalian/Middle Eastern Frankincense. Its intense aroma is noticeably different and lacks the smokey notes of the Carterii variety.
Chemical aspects: Monoterpenes (alpha-thujene)
Country of Origin: India
Color of oil: A thin, colorless to pale yellow liquid.Light, sweet aroma.
Method of extraction: Steam Distilled
Year:2020
Shelf life: 4 years
Batch: LOT # 50010a4191
Plant Parts: resin
Safety considerations: Due to its monoterpene-rich content, there is potential for oxidation of these components creating skin sensitization issues. Dilute before use. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended before use. For people with allergic tendency systematically perform an allergy test before use. Never apply essential oils directly on mucous membranes, nose, eyes, and auditory canal should be avoided. Contact with eyes should be avoided. For external use, only! Do not use essential oils in intravenous or intramuscular injections. The use of essential oils is not recommended with children, pregnant or lactating women, elderly persons, or persons who are suffering from chronic diseases Never heat up an essential oil for diffusion.
Metaphysics: Frankincense is an elevated, meditative essential oil. It is recommended to quieten the mind and assist in prayer, meditation, and spiritual practices.
Elements: Earth, Metal
Chakras: base, solar plexus, throat, third eye, crown
Energetics: harmonizing. The spicy component of the Frankincense causes energy to rise and disperse, whereas the sweet, woody, and green aroma have the effect of causing energy to go down and stabilize. Mojay states that frankincense “can smooth the flow of stagnant Qi whenever there is stress that leads to irritability, restlessness, and insomnia”. Also, the oil has a strong harmonizing effect on the intellect. Ideal aid for meditation, contemplation, and prayer ceasing mental chatter and stilling the mind. It allows the Spirit to soar. It contains the power to focus our spiritual consciousness and imbue a potential for transcendent awareness.
Therapeutics: sedative, immune enhancer, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, nervine.
Blends With: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Myrrh, and Vanilla.
References:
Tisserand & Young Essential Oil Safety, 2nd Edition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Edinburg 2014
Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT 1997
Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, vol.3., Psyche & Subtle, Queensland, Australia, 2012
Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, vol.1. , Foundations & Materia Medica, Australia 2020
Jade Shutes, Foundations of Aromatherapy, Certification Program Course, New York Institute of Aromatic Studies
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