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Botanical Name: Boswellia carteri
Plant Part: Resin
Country of Origin: Somalia/France
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Plant material originates in Somalia, oil is distilled in France. Warm, woody, spicy, incense-like aroma. Frankincense has been used since ancient times in religious ceremonies and is still used in many churches today.
Some of its properties are antiseptic, astringent, cicatrisant, diuretic, digestive, uterine and sedative. Slows down breathing and produces feelings of calm. Ideally used for meditation. Like most other oils extracted from resins, frankincense is effective for respiratory catarrhal discharge and respiratory congestion. Used in inhalations, it may be helpful for asthma sufferers as it eases shortness of breath. Its astringent properties may relieve uterine hemorrhages, as well as heavy periods and generally acts as a tonic to the uterus. Its cytophylactic properties make it an ideal oil for mature, wrinkled skin in need of a lift.
Blends well with basil, geranium, lavender, orange, neroli, patchouli and sandalwood. Flash point: 80 deg. F. (Cannot ship via air or ocean w/o appropriate documentation, cannot ship via postal air services.)
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Shirley Cook (Valrico, FL, US) | July 9th, 2013
I've been making CP & HP soaps for a number of years now and have tried EOs from others, but have found Camden-Grey's EOs to be the highest quality with wonderful scents at very reasonable prices! I love using CG EOs for all of my soaps, lotions, and perfumes! While I haven't used my CG Frankincense EO in my soaps yet, it's my go to EO to use as a topical analgesic! A couple of years ago I torn my rotator cuff and was in a sling when my husband and I attended an essential oil class. Frankincense EO was passed around for us to rub on any area that was in pain. My husband suggested I rub it on the area of my rotator cuff. I politely used a couple of drops while thinking, "Yeah, right! Like that's going to do me any good!" The instructor kept passing other EOs around, and I avoided them in order to pay attention and try to take lecture notes. About 10-15 minutes later my husband asked how my shoulder felt. Imagine my surprise when I realized that the pain in my rotator cuff was gone! As soon as we got home, I ordered CG Frankincense EO and used it daily for a year to relieve the pain until God healed my shoulder. I have used it ever since for any joint or muscle pain. It works great and smells good, too! Thank you Camden-Grey for carrying such high quality products!
Julie Snow (Eau Claire, WI, US) | May 31st, 2013
Frankincense essential oil has a neat history, which makes it fun besides that it smells great. My children love to use it to scent our homemade items.
Rebecca Salas (Boise, ID, US) | May 6th, 2013
Such an unusual smell, but I love it. I have been enjoying putting it in my husbands skin care products, and I love the way he smells. A little goes a long way.
Latiqua Gathers (Hollywood, SC, US) | July 23rd, 2012
This is a nice scent that blends very easily with others. This oil actually helped to clear up the small patches of eczema on my left arm. Thank you Camden-Grey!
shaundel king (NJ, US) | February 18th, 2012
Beautiful oil!!! 1 of my favorites! Still experimenting the different uses for this oil. Definitely good though for my skin and hair! Lotions, scrubs, hair lotions and conditioners. Get a lovely, calming feel from it as well. Love woodsy oils! Look forward to using this with other things. Thank you Camden Grey!
Lynn Cochran (Winston-Salem, NC, US) | September 1st, 2011
Frankincense is one of the plant kingdom's most unique essences. There is nothing else like it. Although the aroma is akin to cedar or pine, it possesses a solitary richness that inspires thoughts of desert tents, sonorous chanting and sacred ancient rituals. I have found no other as gorgeous (and affordable!) as Camden-Grey's.
amanda poston (oxford, OH, US) | March 17th, 2011
This is a strong oil! Just a little will do, but man does it smell wonderful. Excellent for skin and the aroma is divine.
Gwendolyn Thomas (Prince George, VA, US) | January 27th, 2011
This I use for inflamed skin mixed in my regiment rub and is great for cysts, just a little will do.
Liz Krusenstjerna (Chapel Hill, NC, US) | January 5th, 2011
This is such a fresh frankincense! It just sparkles! Bright and lively with beautiful soaring citrus (lime!) high notes above the woody base resinous with conifer (cedarwood!) tones... slightly astringent but with a rich fruitiness as well... and hints of verbena and vetiver. I've read about fresh frankincense but this is my first encounter with one so fine and it is a surprise and a delight. It has an amazing clarity. Longevity is outstanding, I can't wait to blend with it. Wow.
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TERMINOLOGY:
EO = essential oil
FO = fragrance oil
HOW PRODUCTS ARE DISPENSED...
BOTTLING/PACKAGING:
Essential oils: in 1/32 oz. to 1/4 oz...amber glass vials with orifice reducers. ½ oz. to 2 oz...in amber glass bottles with white caps and Eurodroppers...3 to 4 oz. in amber glass bottles with black caps and without orifice reducers...7 oz. in aluminum bottles...15 oz. in amber glass bottles with black caps...10 & 25 lbs. in HDPE plastic containers with wide mouths although, occasionally, 25 lbs. may be dispensed in factory-issued metal containers with pouring spouts.
28 lbs. of carrier oils and other liquids are dispensed in individual HDPE plastic gallon containers with handles, each holds the purchased net weight of liquid.
30+ lbs. of carrier oils, other liquids, soft butters, Castile gel and other products are dispensed in plastic HDPE pails w/metal handles & pouring spouts in the lid; those products may remain inside the pails indefinitely when properly stored. After Covid, we reserve the right to use any packaging/dispensing container available to us and not mentioned above because it continues to be difficult many times to restock the same packaging container or material used in the past.
NOTE: An EO may safely remain inside an aluminum container for up to 3 months, but if storing longer than 3 months the oil should be transferred to amber glass. Fragrances and carrier oils up to 8 lbs. may remain inside HDPE plastic bottles indefinitely. If the customer at any time feels more comfortable transferring a product to glass this should be done. ALL PRODUCTS ARE DISPENSED BY WEIGHT, THUS, SOME CONTAINERS MAY BE FILLED HIGHER THAN OTHERS DEPENDING ON THE WEIGHT AND VISCOSITY OF EACH PRODUCT.
Raw materials/ingredients are dispensed by weight. Many customers ask how many ounces in a pound, there are 16 ounces in one pound. These are not fluid ounces, they are ounces by weight.
HOW TO STORE: EOs, FOs and BUTTERS should be stored in tightly-sealed containers away from direct light and heat. Some EOs could be highly flammable, keep away from open flames. Keep all liquids and powders you purchase from Camden-Grey tightly capped and away from the reach of children, the elderly or infirm and pets. Refrigerating butters could adversely affect the consistency of the butter, please join our Forum if you need to learn how to handle, work with and store products. The link is towards the top right green section of our pages.
(Rev. 6/13/23)