409: Why Are They So Many Different Kinds of Frankincense Essential Oils?: Making Sense of Frankincense and All Its (Main) Species

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What You Will Learn:

Frankincense essential oil is one of the most popular of all the essential oils to date. In fact, its multiple actions and its strong reputation for supporting wellness has earned it the nickname of the “King of Essential Oils.”

Yet, you’ve probably noticed that there are various types of frankincense essential oils. To confuse the consumer even more, many suppliers tout their version is best.

So, how do you decide which one is right for you?

In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, we will explore some of the most popular frankincense (Boswellia) oils on the market. We will also discuss some basic actions and research about frankincense oil. This includes taking on the boswellic acid (BA) controversy!

Here’s an overview of what is discussed about Boswellia essential oils:

• The aromatic and spiritual properties associated with frankincense oil (2 min)
• The different frankincense species within their “Plant Family” (5 min)
• What causes variations in the constituents of frankincense species and why trusting your suppliers is important (6 min)
• The different types of frankincense species and their common countries of origin (7 min)
• The main compound that differentiates Boswellia sacra (B. sacra) from B. carterii (9 min)
• The wide-ranging benefits of B. serrata and B. frereana (12 min)
• How to choose which frankincense species may be best for you (13 min)
• Boswellic acids, are they in frankincense oils? (14 min)
• The sustainability of frankincense oil (19 min)
• The importance of varying our essential oils based on our body’s changing needs and other factors (20 min)
• The bottom line on using frankincense essential oils (21 min)
• Additional resources (22 min)

Referenced Blogs, Videos, and Information on Frankincense Oil:

• Decoding Frankincense Essential Oil Species: Your Go-To Solution to Alleviate Boswellia Oil Bafflement
• Decoding Frankincense Essential Oil Species: Your Go-To Solution to Alleviate Boswellia Oil Bafflement Part II
• The Take-Home Points on Choosing What Frankincense Oil to Use (Video, 2018)
• What's All the Fuss About with Different Species of Frankincense Anyway
• The Holy Oils of Frankincense (Species), Myrrh, and Spikenard (A brief overview)

Additional Resources and Study Reviews on Frankincense Oil:

• Frankincense Essential Oil: Boswellia carterii (Aroma Web)
• Does Frankincense Oil Contain Boswellic Acid? (Tisserand Institute)
• Frankincense and Cancer (Tisserand Institute)
• Truth About Frankincense Oil Benefits for Cancer and Immunity (Natural Living Family, Dr. Z)
• 3 Frankincense Essential Oil Benefits: Healing for the Mind, Body, & Soul (Natural Living Family, Dr. Z.)
• Management of basal cell carcinoma of the skin using frankincense (Boswellia sacra) essential oil: A case report ( June 2013, OA Alternative Medicine 1(2), DOI:10.13172/2052-7845-1-2-656, Full PDF)

Essential Oils and Sustainability:

• Aroma Web: Guide to Essential Oils and Sustainability
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) maintains a helpful searchable database known as the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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