Botonical Name | : | Boswellia serrata | |
CAS # | : | 97952-72-2 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow clear, free flowing liquid with Terpenic odor. | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.8410 – 0.8490 @20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | +24° to +32° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4580 – 1.4850 @20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Alpha-Thujene, Alpha-Pinene, Sabinene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Gum oleoresins | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Olibanum Oil is derived from the sticky organic substance (resin) of Olibanum that has ample amount of leaves with pointed shape and light pink or white flowers. Also referred as frankincense tree, olibanum tree was originally found in Middle East region. This milky white colored fluid (resin) oozes from the trunk part of this tree. The obtained resin goes through distillation process to extract this oil. CONSTITUENTS:
Alpha-Thujene, Alpha-Pinene, Sabinene, Beta-Myrcene, Alpha-Phellandrene, D-LimoneneBLENDS WITH:
This aromatic oil is suitable to be mixed with various other essential oils like Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger, Geranium, Bergamot, Basil, Coriander, Vanilla, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Myrrh and Cedar wood. COMMON NAMES:
Olibanum oil is commonly referred as Frankincense oil. USES:
Olibanum Oil is acknowledged for its unique medicinal properties. This oil possesses diuretic, digestive, astringent, sedative, carminative, stimulating and antiseptic attributes.