Frankincense Essential Oil
Best for: Calm, grounding diffuser blends and quiet moments
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Frankincense essential oil is hydro-distilled from the resin of Boswellia carterii, sourced from Somalia. It has an ethereal, woody, balsamic aroma with diffusive lemony top notes, and is a base note and excellent fixative that helps a blend last.
Revered for centuries, its warm, resinous aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with grounding and centring the mind, and it is a popular choice for meditation, relaxation and creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere. It blends with almost everything, from citrus to florals and woods. It is a skin sensitiser, so dilute well and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Warm, woody, balsamic aroma with a fresh lemony lift
- Base note and natural fixative that helps blends last
- Traditionally associated with grounding, centring and meditation
- Pairs well with myrrh, lavender, orange, rose and sandalwood
Blends well with: Bergamot, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, myrrh, orange, patchouli, rose and sandalwood
About this oil
Frankincense essential oil is hydro-distilled from the resin of Boswellia carterii, sourced from Somalia. It has an ethereal, woody, balsamic aroma with diffusive lemony top notes, and is a base note and excellent fixative that helps a blend last.
Revered for centuries, its warm, resinous aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with grounding and centring the mind, and it is a popular choice for meditation, relaxation and creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere. It blends with almost everything, from citrus to florals and woods. It is a skin sensitiser, so dilute well and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Warm, woody, balsamic aroma with a fresh lemony lift
- Base note and natural fixative that helps blends last
- Traditionally associated with grounding, centring and meditation
- Pairs well with myrrh, lavender, orange, rose and sandalwood
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–5 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a calm, grounding room aroma, on its own or blended with citrus or lavender.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 2%, roughly 12 drops per 30ml. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Specifications
| Botanical name | Boswellia carterii |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Resin (gum) |
| Extraction | Hydro-distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure and natural |
| Appearance | Light yellow to pale amber liquid |
| Aroma | Ethereal, woody and balsamic with lemony top notes |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Somalia |
| Shelf life | 2–3 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek medical advice.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Frankincense is a skin irritant and sensitiser. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Not recommended for babies and young children unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
