Frankincense, Serrata Essential Oil (Boswellia serrata) is also commonly known as Olibanum, Olibanum Tree Oil, Shallaki, and Olibanum Indicum. The oil has a medium-strength balsamic, warm, slightly spicy, sweet, and woody aroma presenting a base fragrance note.
Use the oil in a daily skin care routine to help improve all skin types.
Frankincense, Serrata promotes wellness of the mind and spirit, helping to uplift the mood while bringing calm and relaxation. Draw on inner strength, enhance deep meditation, and center the mind. Frankincense, Serrata Essential Oil also supports emotional healing, helping to reduce feelings of loneliness, frailty, and grief, while sharpening concentration.
All types of Frankincense essential oil share similar properties; however, there are several differences that make each type of Frankincense unique.
- Frankincense, Serrata has a balsamic, rich, warm, slightly spicy, sweet, and woody aroma with more earthy notes.
- Frankincense, Serrata comes from the Boswellia serrata tree, which is native to much of India and North Africa. Because of its abundance in India, it is commonly referred to as Indian Frankincense.
- The Boswellia serrata tree produces a higher amount of resin, which is used to create the essential oil, than other types of the Boswellia tree.
- Frankincense, Serrata is high in alpha-thujene and has antimicrobial/bacterial properties, which makes it great for cleaning.
- Frankincense, Serrata is the oldest documented type of Frankincense
Many people believe that Serrata and Carterri are the same types of Frankincense because the tree seeds are identical. While the two plants come from the same seed, the geographical and climate where the trees grow, when combined with the pH level of the soil and other growing factors, result in two very different species of the Boswellia tree. While the therapeutic properties are similar between the varieties of Frankincense, there is still great diversity in strength and potency between the different species.
Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata
Country of Origin: India
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Resin
Aroma: Woody, Earthy
Consistency: Thin
