{"product_id":"eo-65","title":"Frankincense (Pure)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name: \u003c\/strong\u003eBoswellia Carterii\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart used: \u003c\/strong\u003eResin\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSomalia\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 carrier oil for use in a (foot)bath and on the skin (undiluted essential oil can irritate sensitive skin). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pure Frankincense essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, of the Burseraceae family, and is also known as Olibanum. The word is derived from the French frank, meaning rich, and was, along with myrrh, the first resin gum used as incense. The tree is native to the Middle East and is said to occur in natural bonsai form in that arid land. Frankincense is said to symbolize divinity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil is most popular in aromatherapy for its calming properties. It is said to help heal wounds and prevent scarring. It is used in cosmetics to firm the face, remove wrinkles, and prevent striae (stretch marks). Frankincense essential oil has been 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\u003eAncient Egyptians burned Frankincense as sacred incense and used it as a face mask. They grind 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 from the 15th century BC, belonging to the Egyptian queen Hatshepsut. It was used to disinfect the sick and to banish evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":40569385615528,"sku":"eo-65","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/5990\/6728\/products\/172969_15a48ba2-d73a-4cd3-ad3c-cfa637aef42e.jpg?v=1627318762","url":"https:\/\/pranina.com\/en\/products\/eo-65","provider":"Pranina.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}