Frankincense (Boswellia Carterii) 50MlPureDiluted Resin Oil From Somalia from B&Q
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Latin Name: Boswellia Carterii. Part of Plant Used: Resin. Source: Somalia. Extraction Method: Steam Distillation. 5% Dilution in Grapeseed Oil. Frankincense Essential Oil is steam distilled from the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, also known as Olibanum. The word is derived from the French franc, meaning luxuriant, and was, along with myrrh, one of the first gums to be used as incense. The tree is indigenous to the Middle East and is said to exist in natural bonsai formation in that parched land. Frankincense is said to symbolize divinity. This oil is popular in aromatherapy for its calming properties. It is said to help heal wounds and prevent scars. It is used to tone the face, remove wrinkles, and avoid stretch marks in cosmetic applications. Frankincense essential oil has been used to ease anxiety, stress, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, and bad coughs. It is a general tonic to the , has a calming effect during labour, and helps ease heavy menstruation. It is most useful during meditation. Avoid during pregnancy. Egyptians burned frankincense as holy incense and used it as a face mask. They ground the burnt resin into a powder called kohl, used to highlight the eyes. Kohl-lined eyes are commonly seen in Egyptian art. The earliest record of frankincense use was found in a tomb inscription of the 15th century BC Egyptian queen Hatshepsut. It was used to fumigate the and to banish evil spirits.
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