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Frankincense Sacra
Boswellia sacra
Chemotype: alpha-pinene / limonene sacra type
- PLANT PART
- royal houjari resin
- EXTRACTION
- hydro-distilled
- AROMA NOTE
- base
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 80 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified in the reviewed public Boswellia sacra sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateFor external use only; do not use undiluted on the skin. Avoid contact with sensitive areas such as the eyes.
- moderateDo not use Frankincense essential oil on children under 3 years old.
- minorConsult a healthcare professional before using Frankincense essential oil during pregnancy and nursing.
- minorContains allergens linalool, limonene, and geraniol which may cause an allergic skin reaction, and is also rich in monoterpenes (e.g. alpha-pinene, limonene) that autoxidize on air exposure to form sensitizing peroxides; store cool, dark, and tightly capped, and avoid using oxidized oil.
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Inside the oil
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About this composition
This profile is anchored to Lotus Garden Botanicals' October 2025 batch-specific GC/MS report for Boswellia sacra distilled from Royal Houjari resin from Oman. The sensory and safety framing is taken from the matching live product page for the same Oman sacra material.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Pinene | 65.37% | 65.37–65.37% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 / line 46: alpha-Pinene 65.37%) |
| Limonene | 12% | 12–12% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 / line 65: Limonene 12%) |
| beta-Pinene | 2.94% | 2.94–2.94% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 / line 56: beta-Pinene 2.94%) |
| Sabinene | 2.9% | 2.9–2.9% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 / line 55: Sabinene 2.9%) |
| delta-3-Carene | 2.57% | 2.57–2.57% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 / line 61: delta-3-Carene 2.57%) |
| Camphene | 2.4% | 2.4–2.4% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 / line 50: Camphene 2.4%) |
| alpha-Thujene | 2.12% | 2.12–2.12% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 / line 45: alpha-Thujene 2.12%) |
| Myrcene | 1.56% | 1.56–1.56% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 / line 57: Myrcene 1.56%) |
Profile source: Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602; Frankincense Sacra Essential Oil (Oman) · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf ; https://lgbwholesale.com/Frankincense-Sacra-Essential-Oil-Oman_p_602.html
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy and meditation practices for a calming, centering effect
- reported to support slow, deep breathing during relaxation practices
- used in skincare blends for a soothing, comforting facet, often associated with mature-skin care
- traditionally associated with spiritual and ceremonial use, especially prized Omani royal-grade resin
- used in perfumery for its rich, resinous, warm, slightly citrusy-woody note
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- max_dermal_pct 100 is the archive's unrestricted-oil convention based on the public product-page contraindication statement 'None known' rather than a published numeric leave-on ceiling.
- Odor intensity 80 is a normalization of the supplier's qualitative aroma description rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for this Oman sacra batch.