Frankincense CO2 extract

Botanical name: Boswellia serrata

Blends well with: Sandalwood, Pine, Vetiver, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Basil, Cinnamon bark and other citrus, spice and woody oils.

• Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.
• ROBINS RESINS PLUS has stated that Boswellia serrata essential oil and CO2 extract may have a problem with those on blood thinning medication and those who have blood or heart problems. This effect may be due to presence of Estragole, also known as Methylchavicol, in the oil. According to Essential oil Safety second edition Robert Tissurand/Rodney Young, p 553, "Estragole have an in vitro antiplatelet effect. This effect is compared to diluted aspirin solution".

Frankincense resin has been considered throughout the ages to have a wealth of skin and health supporting properties.

The active principle of a gum resin from Boswellia Serrata, also known as β-Boswellic acid, has recently gained attention as a chemopreventive compound due to its ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Boswellic acids make up between 30% - 60% of the resin portion of Frankincense. Boswellic acids have been shown to possess protective and therapeutic effects against multiple cancers including brain, blood, liver, pancreas, breast, prostate, colon and skin cancer cells.

Studies have also shown that Boswellic acids may have potential both for cancer prevention, and as adjuvants for cancer therapy. Boswellia Serrata extracts also promotes pain control and dampen inflammation in osteoarthritis and colitis, and help to control the brain edema associated with radiotherapy of cerebral tumors, and have become increasingly popular for the treatment of various diseases such as arthritis, inflammation, asthma and hypolipidemia etc.

Herbal Folk Tradition
Frankincense is a resin and oil that has been used for centuries for meditation and spiritual practices. It is used as an incense in India, China and then introduced to the West by the Churches. According to historical records, the Bible was likely referring to the Boswellia Serrata variety of Frankincense, as one of the gifts presented to infant Christ, along with Gold and Myrrh.

This species of Frankincense is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, a traditional form of herbal medicine native to India, for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory, respiratory, and liver disorders.