Origin

Please change the current description to Boswellia Serrata also known as Indian Frankincense is a plant native to Madhya Pradesh, India

Preparation

The Frankincense essential oil is extracted from the Boswellia Serrata resin (gum) using hydro-distillation(steam distillation) technique.

Physical & Chemical Properties

This pale yellow to colorless liquid is known to have a fresh, woody, balsamic and slightly fruity smell and contains at least 70% Alpha Thujene as per GC Testing.

Properties	Specifications
Appearance	Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid
Odour	Fresh, Warm, Smooth musky aroma
Alpha Thujene Value	NLT 70% as per GC
Refractive Index	1.44-1.47
Specific Gravity (g/mL)	0.84-0.87
Optical Rotation (ºC)	6-8

Applications

The oil is widely used in aromatherapy due to its stress relieving properties. Among other utilities, Frankincense oil may help in reducing symptoms of bronchitis & asthma, maintain oral hygiene and reduce joint inflammation due to arthritis.