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Frankincense
Boswellia Essential Oil
Frankincense is renowned as one of the most prized and precious essential oils.
In addition to its notoriety in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians would burn Frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians also used Frankincense resin for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin. This centuries-old knowledge contributes to the modern uses of Frankincense today. Its soothing and beautifying properties are used to revitalise the appearance of the skin and help reduces the appearance of imperfections when applied topically.
When inhaled or diffused Frankincense essential oil may support feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction and overall spiritual and emotional wellness.
Frankincense
Boswellia Essential Oil
Primary Benefits
- Alleviate rough and sore skin. Rub Frankincense essential oil on your hands after a long day of gardening for a soothing effect.
- The benefits of foot massage are well known. Relax and restore by massaging Frankincense into the soles of your feet.
- Re-focus and re-centre.
Early Morning Frankincense
Uses
- Rub Frankincense on your hands after a long day of gardening for a soothing effect.
- Apply topically to help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections.
- Massage on the bottoms of feet to promote feelings of relaxation and to balance mood.
- Diffuse Frankincense to create a peaceful and meditative space; slow your breath and quieten your mind.
Directions for Use
Cautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
Frankincense
Complete Essentials
This Kit Contains
5 ml bottles of Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Melaleuca, Oregano, Frankincense, Deep Blue™, doTERRA Air™, ZenGest™, and On Guard™
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Sourcing
Why Oman, Somaliland, and Ethiopia?
Our Frankincense essential oil is a proprietary blend from three types of Frankincense resin – Boswellia Carterii, Boswellia Frereana, and Boswellia Sacra. Different Frankincense trees thrive in different environments and soil types. Some grow best in sandy soil, while others do best in a dry, rocky climate. We source from multiple locations to ensure our resin is harvested where each variety of Boswellia tree grows best.
How Does it Work?
Frankincense has been a valued trade commodity since ancient times by the Egyptians, the Assyrians, the Persians, the Macedonians, and the Kushites. These precious resins comprise what is believed to be the world’s oldest global supply chain.
The essential oil comes from the resin of the Frankincense tree. Resin “tears” are carefully cleaned and organised by size and colour before distillation.
In Somaliland, our Frankincense comes from the Sanaag Region. Approximately one third of the population lives in this region, and Frankincense harvesting is the main source of employment. The trees are passed down through generations in Somaliland and individual harvesters have access to specific regions by tribal right.
Environmental Stewardship for Frankincense
One of doTERRA’s core Co-Impact Sourcing principles is Environmental Stewardship – promoting energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy, and waste minimisation. Here’s how doTERRA’s Co-Impact Sourcing model is protecting Frankincense trees:
- Over years of people harvesting Frankincense resin, many trees have become irresponsibly overharvested and possess multiple, deep cuts.
- doTERRA is proud to support research and sustainability initiatives to protect Frankincense trees.
What's in your bottle?
You will find your Quality ID on the bottom of doTERRA single essential oil bottles purchased after May 2016. The Quality ID will contain a series of six or seven numbers and one letter.
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Frankincense Boswellia Essential Oil
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