Frankincense
Boswellia carterii
Resinous and balsamic with a citrus thread — the classic incense, contemplative in profile.
- 10 ml
- 100% pure essential oil
- 200 units per batch
The oleo-gum-resin exuded by Boswellia carterii is distilled to separate its volatile fraction. Species and origin must be confirmed per batch.
Balsamic and resinous, with citrus, dry, earthy and lightly woody facets. It is not identical to the smoke of burned resin.
Role in the composition
Moves between heart and base. It bridges volatile citrus with persistent woods and adds depth without weighing the composition down.
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Sweet orange
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck
- Aromatic profile
- Citrus, fruity and sweet
- Olfactory note
- Top
- Perceived intensity
- Medium
Technical sheet
- Scientific name
- Boswellia carterii
- Botanical family
- Burseraceae
- Part used
- Resin
- Extraction method
- Steam or hydro-distillation of the oleo-gum-resin
- Aromatic profile
- Resinous and balsamic
- Olfactory note
- Heart / base
- Perceived intensity
- Medium
- Characteristic constituents
- Alpha-pinene, alpha-thujene, limonene, octyl acetate and other terpenes; the profile varies widely
- Volume
- 10 ml
- Packaging
- Amber bottle with dropper and custom label
- Purity
- 100% pure essential oil
- Minimum order
- 200 units per batch
Guidance for the essential-oil range
Directions
Use only for the intended purpose and according to the directions on the product's final label.
Precautions
Concentrated product. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Store tightly closed in a cool place away from light and heat.
Conscious disposal
Separate the bottle and cap components according to your local recycling rules.
Specific care for this oil
Do not confuse essential oil, resin, extract and supplement. Evidence about extracts or boswellic acids does not transfer to the distilled oil.
Essential oil is a concentrated product. The descriptions on this page cover origin and aromatic profile, not treatment or therapeutic effects. Always consult the final label and the batch technical documentation.
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