Frankincense Essential Oil 10 mL Distilled from Grade A Resin of Boswellia Carterii from Somalia Third party testing shows 100% purity. This oil contains an exceptionally high alpha-pinene content >43%; d-limonene content >17%; and total monoterpene content >87%. (GC-MS test results linked below) This frankincense essential oil is distilled by the same company in The Netherlands that makes the extraordinary boswellic acid extract used in my frankincense resin oil and salve. Because their distillation process is so outstanding, and because they use the same sustainably-sourced grade A frankincense resin for this essential oil, its quality is unmatched. I just HAD to have it in my store! What does frankincense oil smell like? It's really lovely. Fresh, woodsy, balsamic - with some occasional lemony notes. What is Frankincense Essential Oil Good For? Frankincense is one of the oldest and most traditionally used incenses in the world due to its profound physical and emotional effects, particularly its grounding and soothing properties. It is often used during meditation and spiritual ceremonies to help calm the mind and nervous system, and to improve mental clarity. For centuries, the aroma of frankincense (traditionally, from burning the raw resin) has helped people during times of stress, low mood and sleeplessness - helping restore a sense of balance. It is also useful for supporting the breath, especially during cold and flu season. What Does Modern Science Say? Modern science supports these traditional uses. One study found that an aromatic compound in Frankincense reduced anxiety and depression-like behaviors in mice. Some caution must be used when reviewing information about "the benefits of frankincense oil" because of misinformation and confusion that persists about frankincense essential oil vs the resin-infused oil. Many of the medical benefits actually result from compounds in the resin that are not present in the essential oil. For more about this, refer to my article The Gem of the Healing Kingdom: Frankincense Oil. One recent study in the journal Oncotarget (2019) found frankincense essential oil to suppress melanoma cancer. 🌿 Ingredients Boswellia carterii essential oil **Available in 10mL bottle with flow reducer. GC-MS Test Results