Frankincense Somalia Essential Oil

Scientific Name: Boswellia carterii

Country of Origin: Somalia

Distillation Method: Steam Distilled

Plant Part: Resin

Perfume Note: Base

Frankincense has an ancient history and was one of the ingredients in the incense of the sanctuary.  It is most famous for being the incense given to the Christ Child.   

There are many different types of frankincense essential oil available today.  This is one of our favorites.  It is balanced and full bodied.

Blending Suggestions: myrrh, sandalwood, cinnamon, cassia, citrus oils, lavender, rose, marjoram, basil, pine, orange blossom, and neroli.

Suggested Oil Uses & Properties for External Applications:

Anointing Oil, Meditation, Perfume, Room Fragrance, Diffuser, Balms, Soap, Candles

Balancing, Calming, Comforting, Relaxing

Immunostimulant, Anti-inflammatory, Skin regenerative, Analgesic, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antispasmodic, Sedative

 Safety: 

Generally considered safe.

Hazards: Skin sensitization if oxidized. 

Cautions: Old or oxidized oils should be avoided.

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (p. 1208). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. 

Storage:  Store in a dark colored bottle out of direct sunlight.

Biblical Scripture References

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Frankincense

(Heb. lebonah; Gr. libanos, i.e., "white"), an odorous resin imported from Arabia (Isaiah 60:6; Jeremiah 6:20), yet also growing in Palestine (Cant 4:14). It was one of the ingredients in the perfume of the sanctuary (Exodus 30:34), and was used as an accompaniment of the meat-offering (Leviticus 2:1,16; 6:15; 24:7). When burnt it emitted a fragrant odour, and hence the incense became a symbol of the Divine name (Malachi 1:11; Cant 1:3) and an emblem of prayer (Psalms 141:2; Luke 1:10; Revelation 5:8; 8:3). 

These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely. 

 Scripture References

Exodus 30:34, Leviticus 2:1, Leviticus 2:2,  Leviticus 2:15,  Leviticus 2:16,  Leviticus 5:11,  Leviticus 6:15,  Leviticus 24:7,  Numbers 5:15,  1 Chronicles 9:29, Nehemiah 13:5,  Nehemiah 13:9,  Song of Solomon 3:6,  Song of Solomon 4:6,  Song of Solomon 4:14,  Matthew 2:11,  Revelation 18:13 

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