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100% Pure & Natural Frankincense Essential OilHigh quality Indian Frankincense
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Bulk stocksFrankincense essential oil ((Boswellia Serrata)100% pure frankincense oil / Frankincense Oil
Appearance: Thin liquid
Aroma : : Fresh, woody, balsamic, slightly spicyand fruity
Color : Light yellow
Chemical constituents: Frankincense oil hasvarious chemical compounds that include pinene, actanol, linalool,octyl acetate, bornyl acetate, incensole and incensyl acetate.
Extraction: Tapping of the bark yield theoleo-resin
Aromatherapy uses:
Aromatherapy massages using frankincense essential oil at the face,neck and scalp may provide effective relief for tension headaches.The most important effect of the essential oil may be on thenervous system. Regarded as an antidepressant, the aroma can bothrelax and revitalize and can help in cases of nervous tension andexhaustion. Frankincense oil contains sesquiterpenes whichstimulate the limbic system, the hypothalamus, the pineal and thepituitary glands. A warm bath with a few drops of frankincense oilis counteracts the effects of nightmares and sudden fears.
Pharmaceutical uses:
This oil is rejuvenating to the skin, treating acne, bacterial andfungal infections and to treat wounds and scars. It is used incosmetics, soaps and perfumes. It helps in overcoming oreradicating problems which is related to anxiety, asthma,bronchitis, extreme coughing, scars, stress and stretch marks. Itcan be used in a manner similar to burning of the incense inspiritual practice. Warming in a candle lamp or direct applicationto the temples and third eye will quiet the mind, deepen the breathand promote meditative stillness. Frankincense oil can be used topromote and assist with skin rejuvenation and reducing inflammationin acne skin preparations. With hair car products, frankincense oilis ideal for dry hair formulations along with dry and mature skinformulations also.
Flavorings:
With a relaxing aroma, Frankincense is perfect for creating aserene ambiance and balancing the emotions when burning. It is usedin following flavor applications.
- The fresh gum is chewed for strengthing the teeth and gums, tostimulate digestion and to combat halitosis.
- Small pieces of gum are mixed with salt and inserted intopainful teeth.
- Fresh pieces of gum are in treatment of fractures. The brokenlimb is treated by splinting it between two pieces of frankincensebark smeared with fresh frankincense gum. As the gum drys ithardens which creates a rigid case to support the broken limb.
- In the case of inflammation for both man and beast,frankincense gum is boiled in milk until a thick paste is formed,when it is applied to the affected part.
- The smoke from the burning gum is considered to have powerfulcurative and protective properties. Sick humans or domesticatedanimals are customarily fumigated with incense.
Fragrances:
In Dhofar and all the Middle East, frankincense is one of the mostprominent fragrances. Wooden fumigating tripods are used to perfumeand fumigate clothing. A special incense burner is placed at thebase and clothes are layered above. It is distilled and extractedto yield essential oil, resinoid and absolute. Frankinscence isvalued for its distinct oriental notes as well as fixativequalities. In Oman, a very costly perfume is prepared using thesearomatic oils. It is called Amourage and enjoys and internationalreputation. It is also used to prepare a hair oil which helped fixthe hair tight against the head and give it a gleaming appearance.A special talcum powder is prepared by frankinscence due to itspleasant odour.
Industrial uses:
Frankinscence has been used in a mixture with pitch, sulfur,sawdust and tow, to smear on the end of staves which are very hardto extinguish.Used to patch broken vessels as it becomes a pliablewater sealant. Clay and wooden water vessels are regularly purifiedwith frankincense smoke. After being cleaned and scrubbedfrankincense burners are lowered into them and the vessels sealedso that the smoke thoroughly permeates the vessels. As soon as theburners are removed fresh water is poured in and the vessels onceagain thoroughly covered.
A dye is prepared from the red-colored underbark to dyecloth. The dyed cloth turned out a rich red-brown whichwas a favorite amongs the indigenous people living in drierregions. The bark is also used in the tanning process to help turnleather a rich mahagony red color. The bark when ground to apasteis used to scrub the insides of leather water bags which havebecome tainted or smelly until the leather is once again smooth andsupple and all maliferous odors are removed. The bark when groundto a paste is used to scrub the insides of leather water bags whichhave become tainted or smelly until the leather is once againsmooth and supple and all maliferous odors are removed.
Frankinscence is also used in making incence andperfumery.
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