Also known as Olibanum

Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii

Frankincense — The Anti-Cancer Candidate
Boswellic acids, the key compounds in frankincense essential oil, are currently among the most actively researched natural compounds in oncology. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties. Pharmaceutical companies are investing in synthesising boswellic acid derivatives for potential use in cancer treatment, arthritis, and inflammatory brain conditions. The Boswellia tree has been revered in traditional medicine for over 5,000 years — science is only now catching up with why.

Plant Part: Gum Resin

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Country of Origin: Somalia and Ethiopia

Base Note

Caution: Avoid during first trimester of pregnancy.