Frankincense has long been said to be a wonderful anti-inflammatory with an amazing scent, a pale yellow oil that is slightly sweet and woody.
When blended with a carrier oil rub into sore joints or where ever there is discomfort.
Boswellia carteri has also been known to have calming and centering effects, which is often used in meditation.
Just a few drops into a diffuser or small bowl of hot water will create a sacred space for you.
Note there are many species of commonly used Frankincense:
* B sacra – from Oman, Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia
* B carteri Birdwood – from Somalia
* B frereana Birdwood – from Somalia
* B papyifera – from western Ethiopia
* B serrata – from western India
The resin is collected by making incisions into the bark.
Chemical constituents:
a-thujene (trace 10%), a-pinene (30-60%), sabinene (trace - 8%), B-pinene (trace - 14%),
B-myrcene (trace - 10%), limonene (2-15%), viridflorol (trace - 10%).
Perfumery:
According to Actander Frankincense is used in fine perfumery in citrus based perfumes, incense, floral and masculine perfumes. It modifies the sweetness of sweet orange and bergamot when used in citrus colones.
Mandy Aftel describes Frankincense as a soft, incense like odor. Used in perfumes as an important fixative in spicy, exotic and floral perfumes.
Gabriel Mojay recommends frankincense for aiding meditation, contemplation and prayer, helping to cease mental chatter and still the mind.’ Frankincense is recommended for a mediation aid to cut ties with the past, especially where these may block personal growth.
Mojay further recommends frankincense to smooth the free flow of Qi. It is best used whenever there is an accumulation of stress that has let to irritability, restlessness and insomnia.
Caution:
External use ONLY!
Do NOT use undiluted on the skin.
Keep away from children and pets.
Store away from heat and light.
Ref:
Salvatore Battaglia: the Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Vol 1
Stephen Arctander: Perfume and Flavor materials of Natural Origins.
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