Plant family: Burseraceae

This essential oil is known for its tonifying properties and remarkable ability to rejuvenate skin tissue. It has a potent uplifting effect on the senses and aids in strengthening spiritual connections, it can deepen the breath and expand the mind. Its unique ability to provide a calming and uplifting effect without inducing sedation makes it especially useful in treating conditions of chronic depletion.  Frankincense is thought to have a profound impact on the right brain hemisphere, promoting spiritual awareness and clarity. It can be particularly useful for breaking ties with the past and moving beyond limiting beliefs. Additionally, this oil is known to help release grief held in the lungs, making it a valuable addition to any grief support protocol. It is often used to support women's health during the transition from fertility to menopause.

Uplifting and calming, tonifying, rejuvenating. Strengthen spiritual contact.

How to work with Frankincense…

• Rejuvenating for all skin types. Wounds – especially slow to heal

• Heart-felt loss. Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress, tension. 

Fragrance

Frankincense is characterised by a sweet, spicy, and resinous scent with a fresh, peppery, and slightly camphoraceous top note.

To harvest the essential oil, the bark of the tree is incised to release an oleo-gum resin. The resin solidifies into amber-coloured lumps and is collected carefully to avoid harming the tree. The resin is then steam-distilled to produce the essential oil.