Olibanum Oil (Frankincense Oil)
| Botanical Name | : | Boswellia Serrata | |
| Common Name | : | Olibanum oil or Frankincense essential oil, Luban, Gond | |
| CAS # | : | 8016-36-2, F.E.M.A. : 2816 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Resin | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Pale-yellow or pale-amber in color with a strong, fresh, balsamic scent |
Description :
Olibanum is basically a gum-resin from small trees and thorny bushes of the Burseracean family.
Constituents & Specifications :
Beta-caryophyllene, alpha-copaene, alpha-humulene and caryophyllene oxide
Specific Gravity : 0.844 - 0.849 @ 72°F
Refractive Index : 1.465 - 1.469 @ 72°F
Properties :
Antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative and as a tonic. Also used in high class incense, perfumery & other fragrances.
Benefits & Uses :
- Olibanum Oil gives peaceful and calming effect on the mind.
- It perk up and revamp the lost energy, respiratory disorders can be cured.
- Beneficial results can be observed in combating anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, stress, cough, scars & stretch marks.