FRANKINCENSE, Boswellia carterii (Plant Family : Burseraceae)
Type of plant: Small, woody tree that grows to around 25 feet high with sparse, small green
leaves and small, waxy, white flowers with yellow and orange centers
Part used: Oleoresin
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Therapeutic properties: Antibacterial, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, calmative,
cicatrizing, cytophylactic, expectorant, nervine, restorative, tonic
Therapeutic uses: Coughs, colds, bronchitis, nervous asthma, skin infection, scars, wounds, urinary tract infection, mental fatigue, depression, nervousness, stress, tension, inability to communicate
Blends well with: Angelica root, bergamot, carnation, chamomile maroc, chamomile
roman, cistus, clary sage, coriander seed, cypress, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, immortelle,
juniper berry, lavender, lemon, linden blossom, mandarin, mastic, myrrh, neroli, orange (sweet), patchouli, rose absolute, rose otto, sandalwood, spikenard, valerian, ylang ylang
Precautionary advice: No contraindications known.