Technical data
- Product Name: Frankincense
- Latin name: Boswellia serrata
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
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- CAS: 97952-72-2
Features
- Scent: Warm, resinous and balsamic with a slightly citric, peppery lift and a soft woody dry-down
- Scent type: Resins and balsams
- Note: Base
- Color: Pale yellow to very light amber
- Viscosity: Low to medium — thin and free-flowing
Blends with
Temple Breath
Purpose
- A diffuser blend for meditation and prayer.
- Recipe
3 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Sandalwood, 1 drop Myrrh in an ultrasonic diffuser.
Golden Hour Facial
Purpose
- A nourishing facial oil for a radiant evening ritual.
- Recipe
1.5% dilution — 9 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Rose in 30 ml argan oil.
Dillution guideline
- For topical use, dilute to 1–2% in a quality carrier oil such as jojoba or argan (about 6–12 drops per 30 ml).
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid use on children under 3. For ages 3+, use at very low dilution (0.5%) and only with adult supervision.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or while nursing.
- Pets
Can be problematic for cats, dogs and birds — diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms and never apply to animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy professional.
- Storage
Store in a tightly closed amber bottle, away from heat, light and children. Best used within 3 years of opening.
