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Boswellia carterii
10-25€ / 10ml
Frankincense (olibanum) is the resin of the Boswellia tree, which grows in arid regions of the Horn of Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula. Its trade is one of the oldest in the world -- the Incense Route connected Yemen to the Mediterranean 3000 years ago. Egyptians used it extensively for embalming and religious rituals. In the Bible, it is one of the three gifts of the Magi to Jesus. Today, frankincense is still burned in Christian churches, mosques and Buddhist temples.
Frankincense is one of the rare essential oils containing incensole, a molecule studied for its effects on the central nervous system. In psycho-emotional aromatherapy, frankincense is considered the essential oil of meditation and spiritual connection. It is also a gentle immunostimulant and an excellent skin healer, used in high-end anti-aging care.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Immune-boosting
Traditional use
Anti-inflammatory
Traditional use
Healing
Traditional use
Psychologically soothing
Traditional use
Frankincense is a long-term essential oil -- used over time rather than in emergencies. In diffusion, it creates an atmosphere conducive to meditation and inner calm. In skincare diluted to 1-2%, it helps regenerate mature skin and reduce scars. In chest massage, it gently supports immunity. Its price is high but a few drops are enough for each use.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec encens (oliban) pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
This is the oldest use of frankincense, practiced for millennia in all spiritual traditions. Incensole and incensyl acetate cross the blood-brain barrier and activate TRPV3 pathways linked to feelings of calm. In diffusion, 3-4 drops are sufficient.
In vitro studies show that boswellic acids (present in the resin, less so in the essential oil) have anti-tumor properties. However, no clinical study validates the use of frankincense essential oil as a cancer treatment. It in no way replaces medical treatment.
Oman frankincense (Boswellia sacra) is generally finer and more expensive, with more lemony notes. Somalia frankincense (Boswellia carterii) is more earthy and woody. Both are quality options for aromatherapy. Always check the Latin name on the label.
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