Frankincense is resin, not flower or leaf, and it smells like it: dry, balsamic, slightly citrus at the top and quietly smoky underneath. It is the oldest traded aromatic in the world.
Dolphin Clinic steam distil theirs from Boswellia carterii gum resin out of Somalia and Ethiopia. It is a base note, which makes it the oil that gives a blend depth and length, and it is why it appears in both Serenity and Exotic.
Four to six drops in a diffuser is enough for an evening. Avoid it during the first trimester.
The botanical name is on the label, which is the quickest way to tell a real frankincense from something cheaper wearing the name.
Plant part: Gum Resin
Extraction: Steam distillation
Origin: Somalia and Ethiopia
Aromatherapy note: Base
Size: 10ml
Blended and bottled in New Zealand
Steam distilled from Boswellia carterii gum resin
Base note that gives blends depth and length
Used in the Serenity and Exotic blends
Pharmacy grade, bottled in New Zealand
Massage or body oil: 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba.
Bath: 4-6 drops stirred through a little carrier oil or milk once the water has run.
Inhalation: straight from the bottle, or a few drops on a tissue.
Dolphin Clinic recommend topical use on five days a week rather than every day.
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