Introduction to Frankincense
Use frankincense, for it heartens one and rids forgetfulness.
Frankincense is derived from the gummy sap that oozes out of the Boswellia Sacra trees when their bark is cut. The leaking resin hardens and is scrapped off the trunk in tear shape droplets; it may then be used in its dried form or steamed to yield essential oils.
Frankincense has been investigated as a possible treatment for some cancers, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, anxiety and asthma, among other conditions. It’s safe to say that frankincense has many healing properties that our bodies need.
Almost all frankincense comes from western Oman. There, it is used for everything from deodorant and toothpaste to food and drink flavoring. Other cultures around the world have seen the benefit of frankincense first-hand, and now it is time that you get on board too!
An easy way to start is with frankincense resin water. But first, let us break down the difference between frankincense resin, frankincense essential oil, and fragrance oil.
Frankincense has been investigated as a possible treatment for some cancers, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, anxiety and asthma, among other conditions. It’s safe to say that frankincense has many healing properties that our bodies need.
Almost all frankincense comes from western Oman. There, it is used for everything from deodorant and toothpaste to food and drink flavoring. Other cultures around the world have seen the benefit of frankincense first-hand, and now it is time that you get on board too!
An easy way to start is with frankincense resin water. But first, let us break down the difference between frankincense resin, frankincense essential oil, and fragrance oil.
Frankincense Resins & Oils
Frankincense comes in a number of forms including resins, essential oils and fragrance oils.
Upon doing our own research, we, like many of you, started to get confused as to which one to use and what exactly the difference was. So, here is a little information that will hopefully help you out.
Frankincense resin is the actual sap that comes from the Boswellia Sacra tree after it is cut and then dried.
Frankincense essential oil is made by steam-distilling the raw resin.
Frankincense fragrance oils are usually artificially created with synthetic chemicals. Although they smell good and are typically less expensive, fragrance oils do not give you the therapeutic benefits of organic essential oils. Hence, we do not offer them for sale on our website.
Frankincense resin is the actual sap that comes from the Boswellia Sacra tree after it is cut and then dried.
Frankincense essential oil is made by steam-distilling the raw resin.
Frankincense fragrance oils are usually artificially created with synthetic chemicals. Although they smell good and are typically less expensive, fragrance oils do not give you the therapeutic benefits of organic essential oils. Hence, we do not offer them for sale on our website.
History of Frankincense
Frankincense starts as a resinous sap inside a special family of trees (Boswellia Sacra) that grow almost exclusively in the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula.
Harvested frankincense is burned as incense because of its pleasing aromas, but historically it had a number of other uses as well:
- Almost all frankincense comes from western Oman, where it is used for everything from deodorant and toothpaste to food and drink flavoring.
- As frankincense grows almost exclusively in Oman, it has been a vital part of the Omani culture for millennia.
- Frankincense was so expensive in Europe that southern Arabia became known as Arabia Felix, “Arabia the Blessed.”
- As frankincense was in high demand from Europe to Asia, the kingdoms of southern Arabia became an integral part of global economy with shipping connections to India, the Mediterranean and the Silk Road.
- The Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Israelites and numerous other cultures used frankincense as part of their religious ceremonies.
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