Frankincense, Serrata
Plant Name: Boswellia serrata
Origin: India

There are over 24 species of Frankincense
This is the most common Frankincense variety used in Ayurveda
This is the variety used most commonly for burning in the Catholic church
The Serrata is a great “everyday” Frankincense
The Serrata is the most effective oil/variety used for neurological issues, such a Parkinsons & Alzheimers

Excellent for the diffuser to soothe the “Central Nervous System”
Sprinkle around the home or car

“Optimism & Courage blend”

“Calm & Soothe blend”

Palm inhalation:

1-2 drops in palms, deeply inhale and rub on crown of head and over low back/adrenals. Massage into temples, adding Lavender as desired

Frankincense has traditionally been used for spiritual growth and meditation.
It is believed to a have a centering effect on the emotions.
It can slow respiration, thus helping your body calm and center itself.
A great oil for asthma or chest congestion, Frankincense essential oil can act as an expectorant, soothing congestion while also relaxing breathing.

Burning frankincense in churches had hygienic functions as well as spiritual importance: people of the Middle Ages lived in extremely unsanitary conditions, so the fumigation of churches helped reduce contagion through atmospheric purification
Decreases Kapha and Vata
Increases Pitta

Frankincense also has a wonderfully calming effect on the emotions, reduces anxiety and relieves stress. It is balsamic and spicy with a citrus undertone.
Bitter, pungent, astringent & sweet
Frankincense is cut, ‘scarred’ on the trunk and the sap oozes out; hardening and is burned or steam distilled into an Essential oil

Frankincense, along with gold and myrrh, was included in the gifts presented by the wise men to the infant Christ.
The frankincense mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible was likely the SERRATA variety which was introduced into church ceremonies at the beginning of Christianity in Europe during the Middle Ages. On average during this time about 500 tons of frankincense was used by the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches per year.
The Serrata variety is more accessible and less expensive than the carteri variety.
A great oil for the 6th Chakra