Country of Origin: Somalia, Wild Crafted

Botanical Name: Boswellia carteri

Plant Part: Resin

Note: Woody, Musky

Man Found Standing writes:

Historically Somalian Frankincense has been used to assist in:

• Skin: astringent, assists with wounds, prevents scaring, acne, dry, chapped, and mature skin, antiseptic

• Immune System: supports when weakened by colds, flu, bronchitis, coughs and laryngitis

• Respiratory: has the ability to slow and deepen respiration, improves

• Nerve: supports the nervous system during moments of anxiety, stress and nerve tension

• Mood: introspective, meditative, supporting the feelings of calm, comfort, and serenity which assists a person to feel centered

• Bladder: increase urinary production

• Digestion: assists with the secretion of digestive enzymes

• Menstrual: assists the uterus, especially during menses

• Anti-inflammatory: reduces local and systemic inflammation

Extraction Method: Hydro-Distillation

Historic Benefits: The Boswellia carteri trees grow naturally in Somalia and have been used medicinally for thousands of years. The leaves were gathered and fed to livestock to assist in restoring them back to a healthy condition. The resin is chewed as a gum, taken as powerder, or heated to make incense for a wide variety of health conditions.

Blends Well With: Black Cumin, Cedarwood, Citrus, Lavender, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Patchouli, Palmarosa, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Precautions: No Special Cautions