Frankincense (Boswellia) essential oil

Latin name: Boswellia carteri

Countries of origin: Somalia, India, China, Ethiopia, Spain.

Extraction method: resin distillation

Note and evaporation rate: low/base

Cultivation method: conventional

Predominant chemical families: monoterpenes

We use it:

- for skin care: dry, mature, and for regeneration (also scars);
- in cases of asthma or recurring respiratory problems;
- in cases of headaches and tension in the neck muscles;
- for calming, with anxiety, for meditation.

Methods of use: in massage oils, in ointments, creams and lotions, for inhalations, in
evaporators/diffusers,…

Special warnings: If oxidised, it may irritate the skin.

Allergens: limonene

Aromatherapy tip with recipe:

Scar ointment

30 g laurel oil
30 g shea butter
20 g avocado oil
20 g mango butter
8-12 g beeswax (depending on the hardness of the wax and the texture of ointment you desire)
15 drops EO frankincense
15 drops EO immortelle
15 drops EO sandalwood or rosewood
5 drops EO patchouli

Preparation: Place the beeswax and butters in a double boiler to melt. Add the oils and stir
(the mixture should be liquid). Add the essential oils, stir, and pour into suitable packaging. Cover
with a paper towel and wait for it to cool before sealing.

Use: Apply the ointment to the scar several times a day.
Before use, read the label carefully and follow the instructions for use!