Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Frankincense
Frankincense (or olibanum) oil comes from the resin (dried sap) of the Boswellia sacra (also known as Boswellia carterii) tree. It has a sweet, woody, spicy scent. It has an antiseptic and uplifting effect.
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- Frankincense (Boswellia sacra)
Properties
editEmotional
editSoothes anxiety and calms the mind.
Respiratory
editAlleviates asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, coughs and the symptoms of a cold.
Skin
editImproves the appearance of aging. Helps the healing of minor wounds and scars.