- Source Plant: Boswellia Carteri. The resin comes in various grades, depending on the time of harvesting.
- Plant Part Used: Gum/resin
- Oil Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
- Main Constituents: Most active ingredients are Alpha-Pinene, Limonene, Sabinene, Myrcene.
- In ancient times Frankincense was more valued than gold.
- Also known as “olibanum” the name for frankincense comes from the Medieval French word “franc encens” meaning “real incense”.
- Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years.
- It was one of the gifts given to Jesus Christ at His birth.
- True frankincense comes from four main species of Boswellia, a scraggy and very hardy tree.
- Resin from each species is available in various grades, depending on the time of harvesting.
- Frankincense is tapped by slashing the bark, which is called striping, and allowing the exuded resin to bleed out and harden.
- The trees start producing resin when they are about eight to ten years old. Tapping is done two to three times a year with the final taps producing the best tears due to their higher aromatic terpene,
sesquiterpene and diterpene content.
Young Living has both Frankincense and Sacred Frankincense essential oils. They’re easy to confuse.
Frankincense is produced from Boswellia Carteri.
- Frankincense is produced primarily in Somalia, with over 80% of the world’s production.
Sacred Frankincense comes from the Boswellia Sacra.
- Sacred Frankincense is produced on Oman and grows in challenging climates.
- Sacred Frankincense contains camphene which contributes to its different fragrance.
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- Frankincense is known for its sweet, warm, balsamic aroma. When inhaled or diffused, Frankincense promotes feelings of peace, relaxation and overall wellness. Try adding a few drops of frankincense oil to a hot bath.
- Use it to rejuvenate and promote younger, fresher looking skin.
- Rub Frankincense on your hands at the end of a long day for a warming and soothing effect.
- It has calming properties that can support spirituality and inner strength.
- Sacred Frankincense will enhance relaxation when inhaled. It promotes calmness and serenity.
- Sacred Frankincense is an amazing skin care support. It can be applied topically to speed up the healing of minor skin irritations, cuts, bruises and burns.
- Sacred Frankincense can help treat dry skin, and reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars.
- Sacred Frankincense can also be inhaled or diffused to reduce the symptoms of a cough and cold such as (such as congestion).
- Young Living’s Sacred Frankincense essential oil has been registered by Health Canada as a natural health product (NHP).
- This means Health Canada regards it as a naturally occurring substance that is used to restore or maintain good health.
- As an NHP, bottles of Sacred Frankincense oil all have a Natural Product Number (NPN) on their labels.
- Sacred Frankincense NHP status allows you to make the claims that are described above.
- Always follow label for dilution instructions.
Perfect just before bed time, this will help your skin glow in the morning.
Mix together in a small bowl or container:
- 1½ tbsp liquid Coconut Oil
- ½ tsp Olive Oil
- 4-5 Drops YL Frankincense Essential Oil
- 4-5 Drops YL Lavender Essential Oil
Rub onto your face and body. Wipe off excess to prevent the oil from transferring onto your bed sheets.
Always consult “Guideline for safe use” when working with essential oils.
5 ml (#354903) Retail: $50.33 CAD Wholesale: $38.25 CAD
15 ml (#354803) Retail: $123.03 CAD Wholesale: $93.50 CAD
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