Pure Natural Frankincense Resin for Aromatherapy

BOTANICAL NAME: Boswellia Papyrifera Plant Family: Burseraceae

Frankincense and the oil produced from it have been known for their healing powers and their ability to improve communication with the creator in the Middle East for thousands of years before they were made a gift to Christ by the Magi. There are over 52 references to it in the Bible. Egyptian records show a great many references to it, including its use in cosmetics, perfumes, and as an embalming agent. The Chinese used it as part of a treatment for leprosy.

Grown predominantly on the Somali coast and parts of the Arabian Peninsula, the resin is obtained by making deep cuts in the trunk of the tree lengthwise. Below this incision, a narrow strip of bark is peeled off, allowing the sap to run out, and as it touches air, it begins to harden. It takes approximately three months to harden into the yellow "tears" that we are used to seeing, which will be sold at the market. The sap is gathered from May until the rain showers start in September.

CONSTITUENTS The venerable herbalist Mrs. Grieve noted that the constituents of frankincense are as follows: resins (65%), volatile oil (6%), water-soluble gum (20%), bassorin (6-8%), and plant residue (2-4%). The resins contain boswellic acid and alibanoresin.

PARTS USED: Dried resin, collected from stems and trunk.

TYPICAL PREPARATIONS Powdered resin added to water, tincture, and very rarely as a tea.

PRECAUTIONS Specific: Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

100% Pure Frankincense Resin Pea Size Botanical Name: Boswellia Papyrifera Origin: Ethiopia Biblical Church Incense

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