Frankincense (Carterii) Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Boswellia Carterii Origin: Turkey Plant Part: Resin Scent: Green, lemon-like with a certain Color: Pale Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Base Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Frankincense (Carterii) Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends Frankincense is white resin exuded from a tree when it bleeds because it has been injured. Under the fierce sun, the tree oozes resin (not sap, sap is a different thing) as a means of repairing itself. Almost like a human scab, it closes up the injury making it impenetrable to pathogens and insects. The resin is left to harden on the tree, then is snapped off. The resin is steam distilled to make Frankincense Essential Oil. The Frankincense tree (Boswellia Carterii), is a small deciduous tree in the Burseraceae family. The Frankincense family comprises 25 genera, that  grow in dry mountainous regions of India, Northern Africa and the Middle East. The oleo gum resins contain 30-60% resin, and 5-10% essential oils, how ever all species resins create very interesting essential oils. The four main ones you will find on the market are: Boswellia Carterii and Boswellia Frereana from Somalia Boswellia Sacra, from Oman Boswellia Serrata, from India Boswellia serrata Roxb is often referred to as ‘Indian olibanum’, ‘Indian Frankincense’, ‘ dhup ’ and ‘ salai ’ or ‘ salai guggul ’ and grows in the middle and northern parts of Eastern India. The resin is sometimes referred to as Shallaki . Boswellia Seratta is one of the most ancient and valued herbs of Ayurveda. It carries the Sanskrit name “ Gajabhakshya ”, “Amazing Herb” and people say elephants seem to love it. Frankincense Seratta is India’s own frankincense and offering incense ritually has deep symbolism in Hinduism. On a practical level, it cleanses the air of the stench of animal sacrifice as well as airborne pathogens and is used to propitiate deities since worshippers believe fragrant smoke pleases the gods. Since the burning consumes entirely to ashes yet leaves a fragrant aroma behind, it is imagined as the beauty of man's human sacrifice in daily life.  The swift burning also symbolizes the transience of life. As the fragrant incense smoke vanishes, we are reminded of the impermanence of existence. Daily sacrificial ceremonies prevent influences from evil spirits and honor the dead. In Hindu puja, we connect with the divine through the five senses. Incense serves the sense of smell, stimulating and elevating the spiritual experience. Frankincense creates an atmosphere conducive to meditation and prayer. It cleanses the environment of negative energies and creates a worshipful sacred space. Frankincense slows the breath and reminds us to remain present within it. Frankincense Essential Oil Slows The Breath There are many layers to the effects that Frankincense has on the respiratory system. It slows the breath, soothing and calming us. It slows the breath to be supportive for Asthma or