Frankincense Essential Oil

5,000 Years of Sacred Use. Now Scientifically Validated.

Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) resin has been traded for over 5,000 years and used in religious ceremonies across ancient Egypt, the Middle East, India, and China. Modern research has revealed a unique compound in frankincense essential oil — incensole acetate — that activates TRPV3 channels in the brain, producing documented anxiolytic and antidepressant effects. Our steam-distilled frankincense is standardized for alpha-thujene and incensole acetate content.

Evidence-Backed Uses

• Anxiety & mood — A 2008 FASEB Journal study found incensole acetate produced significant anxiolytic and antidepressant effects by activating brain TRPV3 channels
• Skin rejuvenation — Boswellic acid activity supports collagen synthesis and reduces inflammatory skin conditions
• Meditation & grounding — The warm, balsamic aroma is used globally for meditation, prayer, and stress reduction
• Respiratory support — Alpha-pinene content provides mild bronchodilatory effects

How to Use

• Diffuse: 4–6 drops for meditation, anxiety relief, and grounding
• Topical (diluted 1–2%): Apply to face for skin rejuvenation or to pulse points for calm
• Blends with: Lavender (sleep + calm), bergamot (mood), cedarwood (grounding), myrrh (sacred blends)

Product Details

• Botanical name: Boswellia carterii
• Origin: Somalia / Ethiopia
• Extraction: Steam distillation of resin
• Key constituents: Alpha-thujene, alpha-pinene, incensole acetate

🔬 Quality & Transparency

• ✅ GC/MS tested — constituent profile verified, incensole acetate confirmed
• ✅ Third-party tested for purity and adulteration
• ✅ 100% pure — no carrier oils, synthetic fragrance, or diluents
• ✅ Reviewed by Chief Scientist Dr. Matthew Scott, PhD & DHSc

View Our Testing Process → | Sourcing & Transparency → | Read Full Herb Profile →

For external use only. Dilute before skin application. Avoid contact with eyes.