Description

Sourced from the highlands of Somaliland, Boswellia Carterii is the most well known and used of the Frankincense species producing an essential oil with an intoxicatingly smooth and relaxing aroma. This oil is high in alpha-pinene, and other monoterpenes making it a great immune support. It is beneficial for the skin such as reducing the appearance of mature skin and scars due to its ability to repair skin cells. The respiratory system can also benefit from this oil as it aids breathing. It has a deep, rich, grounding aroma which touts the ability to quiet the mind, support focus, and encourage tranquility.

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Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii

Country of Manufacture: United Arab Emirates

Country of Origin: Somalia

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Product No: *****0

Shelf life: 3 years

Standard Bulk Packaging: *2 kg drums

Storage conditions: Store in air tight container; in a cool dry area; away from direct sunlight

Appearance: Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid

Odor: Characteristic warm, spicy balsamic incense-like aroma

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils, insoluble in water

Flash Point: *5 degrees Centigrade

Optical Rotation: *0.1° to **0°

Refractive Index: 1.***0 to 1.***0

Specific Gravity: 0.**9 to 0.**7

Major Constituents:  alpha-Pinene, Limonene, B-Myrcene, B-Pinene, B-Caryophyllen, Sabinene
 

Also sourced from the Somaliland highlands, Boswellia frereana is typically grown at a higher altitude, giving this oil a unique chemical makeup. It is high in pinene, thujene, and cymene, giving this oil great anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties. This oil is beneficial in relieving inflammation caused by arthritis, swelling, and allergies. It is also an excellent addition to local pain blends. What\'s commonly notable about this oils aroma, is its citrus-lemon top notes and earthy, resinous Frankincense heart.

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Botanical Name: Boswellia frereana

Country of Manufacture: United Arab Emirates

Country of Origin: Somalia

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Product No: *****1

Shelf life: 3 years

Standard Bulk Packaging: *2 kg drums

Storage conditions: Store in air tight container; in a cool dry area; away from direct sunlight

Appearance: Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid

Odor: Characteristic warm, spicy balsamic incense-like aroma

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils, insoluble in water

Flash Point: *1 degrees Centigrade

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Optical Rotation: **5° to **5°

Refractive Index: 1.**0 to 1.**0

Specific Gravity: 0.**7 to 0.**7

Major Constituents:  alpha-Thuyene, Sabinene, p-Cymene, Terpinene**-ol, Limonene