Today, alongside its medicinal and cosmetic uses, frankincense has found a surge in popularity as an essential oil, which in its purest form can be sold for as much as $6,000 per liter. Frankincense essential oil alone generated more than $190 million in 2018, and that's expected to exceed $406 million by 2028.10 Nov 2020
What frankincense is used for?
Frankincense is a hardened gum-like material (resin) that comes from the trunk of the Boswellia tree. People use its oil on the skin and in aromatherapy. Frankincense oil seems to kill some types of bacteria and fungi (yeasts). It is commonly used as a fragrance in soaps, lotions, and perfumes.
Is frankincense available in Australia?
It will be sent via domestic road freight within and across Australia. Frankincense essential oil is extracted through steam distillation from the resinous sap of the frankincense tree. Characterised by having a fruity, spicy, and woody aroma, this essential oil has a thin consistency and is light yellow in colour.
Is frankincense a drug?
This resin, better known as frankincense, is an ingredient in Middle Eastern incense. The chemical reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms in the mice. Incensole acetate is a mild drug: the chemical proved to be 10 times less potent than Valium in its reduction of anxiety, Mechoulam says.1 Aug 2008
How much does pure frankincense cost?
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What is the most expensive frankincense?
The most expensive frankincense in the world in fact comes from B. frereana. Widely considered to be the “King of Frankincense”, it is found only in a narrow geographical belt in Somaliland and the Puntland region of northern Somalia.
Why is sacred frankincense so expensive?
The sacred trees that produce Frankincense and Myrrh are almost impossible to grow outside of the Arabian Peninsula, which meant they were constantly in short supply and high demand. According to a famous Roman historian, the sap made the Arabians the richest people on earth by Jesus's time, more valuable than gold.
What is the difference in the types of frankincense?
While both carterii and sacra have rich, woodsy aromas, there is definitely a difference between the two. Sacred frank is slightly more pungent, while frankincense is milder with a light citrus undertone.1 Nov 2018
What is the difference between frankincense Carteri and Frereana?
Though both Frankincense Frereana and Frankincense Carterii are sourced from the mountainous regions of Somalia, Frankincense Frereana is typically grown at a higher altitude, giving this oil a unique chemical makeup.31 Jul 2020
Which frankincense resin is best?
Green Royal Hojari: is considered the most prized grade of frankincense.
Where from the best quality frankincense came?
Oman
Where do I find frankincense?
Most frankincense comes from about five species of Boswellia trees, found in North Africa and India, but also in Oman, Yemen, and western Africa. The trees look gnarled and knotty, like a desert bonsai.13 Dec 2019
What is the difference between Boswellia and frankincense?
Share on Pinterest Boswellia is also known as frankincense. Boswellia comes from the Boswellia serrata tree, which is native to India, North Africa, and the Middle East. Farmers tap the tree to collect its resin, which is called boswellia. Boswellia resin has a rich scent and flavor.9 Oct 2019
Is frankincense hard to find?
Frankincense, like myrrh, was highly prized—thought to be worth its weight in gold—but it wouldn't have been hard to find: Trees that yield the fragrant resin were widespread in the lands of the Bible and beyond.13 Dec 2019