Discover the beneficial properties of Primavera's organic African frankincense essential oil. This balsamic-resinous oil, extracted from the resin of the Boswellia tree, impresses with its versatile application possibilities.
The essential oil Frankincense African organic (formerly Arabic) has a resinous, sweet, balsamic fragrance and has a balancing, cleansing, soothing and skin-regenerating effect. The essential oil (bot. Boswellia carterii) is used for skin care and has proved very effective for irritated skin. If the astringent property is required, then frankincense African (formerly Arabic) is an important ingredient in its own aroma blends, for example for coarse-pored skin or for leg care for heavy legs.
Its regenerating properties make the essential oil very valuable in scar oils. The combination with organic myrrh is very popular as a skin protection balm for chapped, cracked skin. In aromatherapy for the psyche, the scent of African/Arabic frankincense essential oil is also used for inspiring fragrance blends and supports introspection.
The essential oil of frankincense African, formerly Arabic (bot. Boswellia carterii) is comparable to frankincense Indian (bot. Boswellia serrata) in terms of its main effect and ingredients. The scent differs, as Indian frankincense smells fresher and less sweet. African frankincense has a more balsamic scent. The botanical names Boswellia carterii and Boswellia carteri can be used synonymously for African frankincense.
The essential oil is extracted from the resin of a balsam tree (Boswellia), which grows in arid regions in Africa, India and the Near East (e.g. Oman, Yemen). The resin (olibanum) of the boswellia tree is collected, dried and sorted. It is then either used as resin (e.g. for incense) or processed into essential oil or extracts.
The region of Africa and the Middle East used to be known as Arabia, which is why this name is also used for the essential oils. Until now, frankincense oil from Africa (Somaliland) has been sold by PRIMAVERA under the product name "Frankincense Arabic", but from September 22 we will be offering the product as "Frankincense African organic". The frequently mentioned boswellic acid is found in frankincense resin, but not in the essential oil. Boswellic acid does not pass into the essential oil during steam distillation or boiling water distillation. It is obtained by other extraction processes.
Frankincense Myrrh Skin Protection Balm
For chapped, very dry skin areas,slowly melt 25 ml raw & organic shea butter in a bain-marie.Mix well with 25 ml organic aloe vera oil in a screw-top jar (50 ml capacity). Add 3 drops each of organic myrrh and organic African/Arabic frankincense and stir in. Cooling quickly in the fridge helps the shea butter to form a smooth surface again when it hardens. Apply the balm to the affected areas and massage in. Moisturising the skin with a plant water, e.g. orange blossom water, is ideal.
Leg rub for heavy legs Shaking emulsion
Soothes, cools and cares for the skin, the massage promotes blood circulation in the skin Add the essential oils (5 drops of African/Arabic frankincense, 10 drops of organic cypress, 10 drops of organic juniper berry) to 50 ml of apricot kernel oil. Fill a 100 ml bottle with 50 ml witch hazel water and close with a pump dispenser. Always shake well before use. Storing in the fridge provides an additional freshness boost.
Dosage form
Essential oil
How to use
Cosmetic for aroma care of the skin. Max. 15 drops in 50 ml PRIMAVERA organic almond oil.
Ingredients
Composition: Boswellia Carterii Oil* Org, Limonene**. * from certified organic cultivation. ** natural component of the essential oil.