Organic Frankincense Essential Oil

Fragrance: Clean dry, woody aroma with fruity, peppery, and spicy tones

Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata 

Emotional Effect: Soothing, calming without making you sleepy and grounding

Method of Extraction: Hydro-Distilled from the Gum (Resin)

Many people will recognise the smell of Frankincense as its a common ingredient in incense. The name Frankincense comes from the French word franc meaning free, pure or abundant and the Latin word incensum, to kindle. So, this is a scent for kindling freedom, purity and a sense of abundance.

Both traditional uses and recent research shows it's helpful for skin, muscle and joint health. Extracts of  have been shown to treat sun-damaged skin, which is likely why many people recommend it in facial serums and moisturisers for mature skin. Research has also lsooked at the impact of an extract of Frankincense essential oil on osteopathic knee pain and found it had a positive impact. Other studies have concluded it's safe to use and found for most controlled studies, adverse events were no more frequent with Boswellia extracts than with placebo, so you are unlikely to experience issues using it as long as you use low doses.

For me, however, the primary value of Frankincense essential oil is the emotional support I find it offers me in blends. After my father died suddenly, I did a lot of experimentation in creating blends that support people suffering from grief. Frankincense with Rose is sometimes called "a hug in a bottle" and, with other oils, can help you both connect with your grief and release and experience it as much as you are able. There were three that I found very helpful for relaxing while experiencing sadness and these are they:

Here is Hope - Room Spray for Relieving Grief

In a 100 ml spray bottle add the following essential oils:

• 3 drops of Rose 
• 2 drops of Frankincense
• 5 drops of Bergamot
• 3 drops of Roman Chamomile

Then top the bottle with water and spray to uplift the atmosphere

Reawaken - Massage or Perfume Blend for Persistent Sense of Loss

In a 30 ml bottle add the following essential oils:

• 2 drops of Rose 
• 4 drops of Cypress
• 2 drops of Frankincense
• 4 drops of Bergamot

Then fill the bottle with Argan carrier oil and use when needed,

Reawaken - Massage or Perfume Blend for Persistent Sense of Loss

In a 100 ml bottle add the following essential oils:

• 17 drops of Cedarwood
• 13 drops of Frankincense
• 10 drops of Ylang Ylang
• 10 drops of Patchouli 

Then top the bottle with 100 ml of jojoba oil and either ask your massage therapist to use it next time you go for a massage or rub it into yourself after a warm bath or shower.

The final use for Frankincense I will mention is in a facial serum. This serum proved so popular when I made it for friends to try, I had to sell it before making a website!

Timeless Facial Serum

In a 30 ml dropper bottle add the following essential oils:

• 1 drop of Rose
• 2 drops of Sandalwood 
• 3 drops of Frankincense

Then top the bottle with 30 ml of Sandalwood Seed carrier oil. Use after cleansing on your face and decolletage.