Tag: frankincense

Essential Oils

Frankincense essential oil (Boswellia carteri)

Sources: India, Europe, Arabia, North Africa Extraction: Steam distilled, CO2 Note: Base Scent: balsamic, camphor, woody, citrus Key Points: Calming and grounding; good for meditation Respiratory conditions such as coughs, colds, bronchitis Traditional use to fumigate sick people May not be suitable for nebulizers Properties: analgesic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant, …