Frankincense

1. Botanical name: Boswellia carteri
2. Family: Burseraceae
3. Origin: The tree originates from the Middle East. The gum is produced mainly in Somalia, China, South arabia and India.
4. Characteristics: a warm, woody, sweet balsamic, spicy with a hint of lemon.
5. Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Black pepper, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang.
6. Common Uses:

• Frankincense is effective for respiratory congestion, asthma, eases shortness of breath and increases the amplitude of the breath.
• Frankincense slows down breathing and produces feelings of calm, spiritual and uplifting to the mind, helps meditation, clears bad atmospheres
• Its astringent properties may also help balance oily skin conditions
• Frankincense slows down breathing and produces feelings of calm.

       7. Precautions

• Safe oil but avoid using during the pregnancy