Aromatherapy Oils - Frankincense

Botanical name: Boswellia Carterii/ Thurifera
Botanical family: Burseraceae

Note: Base

Part of plant used: Bark

Origin: Tree originates from the Middle East, mainly places like Lebanon, Somalia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia

Description: Woody and spicy

History: Also known as Olibanum - oil of Lebanon. The Egyptians burnt it at attars as an offering to God. Frankincense was one of the gifts the Kinds gave to baby Jesus.

Properties and Indications:

Antiseptic
Antibiotic
Chronic lung disease which involve blood
Pneumonia
Hemostatic
Sudorific - for people who don't sweat enough
Genitourinary disorders - blood and discharge together
Strong stimulant of the nervous system - cretinism, backwardness

Personality

Deals with the stations of the soul
Arrogance
Cleanses people of spiritual pride
Brings people out of themselves
Strangely heady, air quality, Crown charka

Blending:

Basil, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Melissa, Myrrh, Orange, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetivert

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