Sacred Frankincense

Boswellia sacra

Chemotype: alpha-pinene / limonene sacra type

warmresinousearthybalsamiccitrus-tinged

PLANT PART: resin
EXTRACTION: hydrodistillation
AROMA NOTE: base

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Aroma & character

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warmresinousearthybalsamiccitrus-tinged

Aroma intensity: 50 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: base

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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 Boswellia sacra source set.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateDo not use Frankincense essential oil on children under 3 years old.
minorContains the natural allergens linalool, limonene, and geraniol, which may produce an allergic skin reaction in sensitized individuals.

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Inside the oil

8 constituents

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About this composition

This record is anchored to a public 2025 Lotus Garden Botanicals GC/MS report for Boswellia sacra and odor-language from current public Boswellia sacra product references. The chemistry is strongly alpha-pinene dominant with a supporting limonene-pinenes profile characteristic of Oman sacra resin oil.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
alpha-Pinene	65.37%	65.37–65.37%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 line 127 in text extraction; alpha-Pinene 65.37%)
Limonene	12%	12–12%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 line 283 in text extraction; Limonene 12%)
beta-Pinene	2.94%	2.94–2.94%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 line 207 in text extraction; beta-Pinene 2.94%)
Sabinene	2.9%	2.9–2.9%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 line 199 in text extraction; Sabinene 2.9%)
delta-3-Carene	2.57%	2.57–2.57%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 line 251 in text extraction; delta-3-Carene 2.57%)
Camphene	2.4%	2.4–2.4%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 line 159 in text extraction; Camphene 2.4%)
alpha-Thujene	2.12%	2.12–2.12%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 line 119 in text extraction; alpha-Thujene 2.12%)
Myrcene	1.56%	1.56–1.56%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (PDF page 2 line 217 in text extraction; Myrcene 1.56%)

Profile source: Certificate of Analysis Frankincense Sacra FKSS1025EO602; Frankincense Sacred (Sacra) 100% Pure Essential Oil; Nature In Bottle Frankincense Sacra Essential Oil · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Frankincense%20Sacra%20FKSS1025EO602.pdf (Boswellia sacra; hydrodistilled resin; exact composition) ; https://jadebloom.com/frankincense-sacra.html (odor strength medium; balsamic earthy; base note; Oman) ; https://www.natureinbottle.com/product/frankincense_sacra_essential_oil (warm, radiant, resinous, earthy, slightly balsamic, lemon-orange citrus aroma; hydro distilled from resin)

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

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traditionally used in meditation and spiritual practice for grounding and centering
reported to support calm, slow breathing when diffused
used in perfumery as a resinous, uplifting base note
traditionally associated with easing occasional tension and supporting emotional balance
used in skin-care blends for a soothing, comforting reputation

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The unrestricted max_dermal_pct of 100 reflects the absence of a narrower public IFRA or aromatherapy ceiling in the cited Boswellia sacra source set rather than a dedicated topical study.
Odor intensity 50 is a normalization of the cited public 'medium' odor-strength statement for Boswellia sacra.
No public directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values were verified in this pass.