Latin Name:
Boswellia Carteri/Thurifera
Extraction:
Steam distillation of solidified resin (gum) from the bark of the tree.
Originates from:
Arab states, North east Africa, Middle east & China.
Aroma: Spicy, Resinous, Balsamic, almost lemony woody.
Note: Base
Keyword/Character: Rejuventating, Skin care & Respiratory.
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow.
Constituents:
Camphene, Dipentene, Ketonic alcohol, Olibanol, Phellandrene, Pinene.
Properties:
Antiseptic, Astringent, Calming, Revitalising, Stimulating, Uplifting, Expectorant, Cytophylactic, Uterine, Anti-inflammatory, Sedative, Calming, Emmenagogue
Physiological:
Acne scarring, Clears lungs, Respiratory problems, Asthma, Bronchitus, coughs, colds, laryngitus, cattarhal, Fine lines on mature skin, weeping skin-absecces and wounds, haemorrhoids, nose bleeds, problems of urinary tract, reduces fever.
Psychological:
Claustrophobia, Insecurity, Nightmares, Panic attacks, Past worries, Unexplained depression, Nervous tension.
Contra Action
Use in low concentration- toxicity not certain, avoid babies & infants & first trimester of pregnancy.
Blends Well With
Basil, Black pepper, Cypress, Geranium, Grapfruit, Lavender, Melissa, Patchouli, Pine, Orange, Sandalwood, Tangerine.