5ml Frankincense Pure Essential Oil (Shipping Free)
Botanical Name: Boswellia carteri
Plant Part: Frankincense oil is extracted by
steam distillation from the oleo gum resin and yields about 3 - 10 %. An
absolute is also produced, but is mainly used as a fixative.
Characteristics: Frankincense has a woody, spicy,
haunting smell, a little bit camphoric, but very pleasant. It is pale
yellow-green in color.
Common
Uses: Frankincense
oil soothes and calms the mind, slowing down and deepening breathing and is
excellent for use when meditating. It also helps to calm anxiety and obsessive
states linked to the past. On the respiratory tract, it clears the lungs and
helps with shortness of breath, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, coughs and
colds. It can be useful to ease heavy periods, is a general tonic to the uterus
and has a calming effect during labor. It is also most helpful for rheumatism
and has a positive impact on the urinary tract. Frankincense oil is said to
help rejuvenate an ageing skin, is a skin tonic and is effective with sores,
carbuncles, wounds, scars and skin inflammation.
Cautions: Frankincense oil is non-toxic and
non-irritant and can be used by most people.
Disclaimer: Please note, the International
Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken
internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also
qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the WFMED Website is obtained from current and reliable sources
but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing
contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by WFMED as to the
fitness for any use.
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 04 August, 2009.