Frankincense serrata Essential Oil (Boswellia serrata)
Overview
Frankincense Serrata may also be referred to as Indian frankincense, salai guggul, or shallaki. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the gum/resin.
Essential Facts
- Aroma Description:
- Common Name(s): Indian frankincense, salai guggul, or shallaki
-
Synonyms(s) for Boswellia serrata: Boswellia glabra, Boswellia serrata var. glabra, Boswellia thurifera, Chloroxylon dupada, Libanotus asiaticus, Libanus thuriferus
- Botanical Family: Burseraceae
- Botanical Genus: Boswellia
- Chemical Family: Monoterpenes
- Indigenous Country: India
- Cultivation: Wild Harvested
- Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
- Part Typically Used: Gum/Resin
- Shelf Life: 4 years
Balsamic
Exotic
Fresh
Resinous
Slightly sweet
Warm-
Wild Harvested
-
Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
Therapeutic Benefits of Frankincense Serrata:
Analgesic
Anti-anxiety
Anti-arthritic
Anti-asthmatic
Anti-depressant
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-microbial
Anti-rheumatic
Anti-septic
Anti-spasmodic
Astringent
Calming
Carminative
Cicatrisant
Digestive tonic
Diuretic
Emmenagogic
Expectorant
Immune support
Relaxant
Sedative
Tonic
Uterine tonic
Wound healing
Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities
Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Frankincense Serrata:
1st Chakra - Survival and Support
6th Chakra - Perspective
7th Chakra - Higher Information
Balancing
Clarity
Expansive
Grounding
Meditative
Protective
Purifying
Source Energy
Uplifting