{"product_id":"eo-17","title":"Frankincense (diluted)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name: \u003c\/strong\u003eBoswellia Carterii\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart used: \u003c\/strong\u003eResin\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eOman\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtraction method: \u003c\/strong\u003eSteam distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e for external use only (never ingest), suitable for fragrance burner\/diffuser, dilute in a fragrance-neutral base oil for use in a (foot) bath and on the skin (undiluted essential oil can irritate sensitive skin). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% dilution with grapeseed oil \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis  frankincense essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, of the Burseraceae family, and is also known as \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlibanum\u003c\/span\u003e, and was, together with myrrh, the first resin gum to be used as incense. The tree is native to the Middle East and is said to occur in natural bonsai formation in that arid land. Frankincense is said to symbolize divinity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is most popular in aromatherapy due to its calming properties. It is said to help heal wounds and prevent scarring. It is used \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein cosmetic products \u003c\/span\u003eto firm the face, remove wrinkles, and prevent stretch marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrankincense \u003c\/span\u003eessential oil is used to reduce anxiety, stress, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, and cough. It is a general tonic for the uterus, has a calming effect during childbirth, and helps relieve heavy menstruation. It is especially useful during meditation. Avoid during pregnancy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Egyptians burned \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrankincense \u003c\/span\u003eas a sacred incense and used it as a face mask. They ground the burned resin into a powder called kohl, which is used to accentuate the eyes. Eyes outlined with Kohl are often seen in Egyptian art. The earliest mention of the use of incense was found in a tomb inscription of the Egyptian queen Hatshepsut from the 15th century BC. It was used to disinfect the sick, to drive away evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":40569353240744,"sku":"eo-17","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/5990\/6728\/products\/172922_cf75320b-b916-438d-a819-5680cd71ed65.jpg?v=1627318613","url":"https:\/\/pranina.com\/en\/products\/eo-17","provider":"Pranina.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}