Black Gum Olibanum Random Tears

Black Olibanum is available in lumps or tears. The color of the gum is black with tiny scattered surfaces of dark orange.

Origin: Ethiopia

Common Name: Frankincense, Oliban, Kadidlo or Gum Olibanum, Loban

Botanical Name: Boswellia Carterii

The Boswellia Carterii is a part of the Burseraceae plant family, and can be found in East Africa (specifically Ethiopia and Somalia).

The aroma of Frankincense (when burned) is very pine like, with a slight citrus hint more along the lines of lime or lemon, coupled with a honey-like sweetness.

Constituents: Resins, volatile oil, water soluble gum, bassorin. The resin is composed of Boswellic acid, as well as alibanoresin.

Common Use:

• Burning Incense
• Pharmaceuticals
• Oral Hygiene
• Naturopathy
• Dermatology
• Food products
• Natural Candles
• Temples, Mosques and Churches as consecrated incense
• Air freshener
• Fragrance i.e. perfumes, cologne.
• Natural soaps
• Ayurvedic Medicine
• Aroma Therapy
• Household cleaners
• Cosmetics

Health Benefits:

• Natural hygiene product (kills harmful bacteria)
• Can reduce inflammation and pain
• Can be used in the healing of scars and cuts
• Can improve the state of certain skin conditions i.e. eczema, rashes

Health Precautions:

The information above is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease, sickness or other ailments.

Consult with a health practitioner before using this product in any activity expressed above.

This product is not to be consumed.

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