Frankincense Arabic Oil

100% Pure Essential Frankincense Oil (Boswellia carterii)Origin: Wild-collected from SomaliaProduction: Steam distillation of the resin at SensoleoScent: Warm, rich with sweet-balsamic undertones and a fresh top note.Effects/Application: The history of frankincense has been documented for at least 5000 years!Both the smoke and the oil are particularly favored by mystics for initiating meditation. The pyrolysis of the resin produces tetrahydrocannabinol, the main active ingredient in hashish and marijuana. It is believed that some famous prophetesses were only able to enter a clairvoyant state by inhaling frankincense.In China and Egypt, masks made from frankincense powder or oil were used as skin rejuvenation agents.Frankincense calms the nerves, is relaxing, and simultaneously toning. As an expectorant, it helps with bronchitis and asthma, especially when accompanied by nervous tension. On the skin, frankincense has a calming effect and is a strengthening agent for mature skin.Frankincense oil is also widely used in perfumery. Aside from its scent for oriental and woody compositions, it is a popular and very strong fixative.Frankincense generally has up to 250 ingredients. The strength of frankincense oil lies in its effect on the psychological level. Like all resins, it also has mucolytic (mucus-dissolving) effects in the bronchial system, and regenerates and epithelizes the skin. As a room spray, it reduces the microbial load in the ambient air.Source: Wabner, D., Beier, C., Demleitner, M., Struck, D., 2012 Aromatherapy: Fundamentals Principles of Action Practice, 2nd edition, Elsevier GmbH, Munich