SALALAH FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL

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Essential Oil
Botanical:
Boswellia sacra
Harvest:
Wildcrafted
Plant part:
Oleo gum resin
Source:
Sultanate of Oman
Extraction:
Hydro distillation, Copper alembic

An ambrosial balsam formed in a dance of dessert sun and silver rains.
Divine wisdom sanctifies with fiery copper and centers with sweet resin.

Boswellia sacra is the sacred Frankincense growing wild in the Dhofar region of Oman, and is the only species of Frankincense found growing on the Arabian peninsula. These wild trees grow and can be found in abundance in a very deserted and restricted natural habitat with a special micro climate. They prefer the arid zone behind the mountains, beyond the reach of the seasonal monsoon rains yet within reach of the cool winds that they bring.

Small incisions made into the bark of the tree, allowing the gum to slowly drip. It is then collected and sorted entirely by hand. Frankincense experiences an alchemical transformation from resin to oil in beautiful copper alembic stills through an artisanal distillation. The resulting oil, commonly referred to as olibanum or luban, is a treasure of the ancient world and still permeates everyday life in Oman. This artisanal distillate has a smooth, multidimensional aroma. Soft and incense-like, its first return paints a portrait of white flowers and dried pineapple before offering rich notes of the woods and desert.

Usage
Frankincense oil has an affinity with the respiratory system, nervous system, and the skin. Its presence is centering, peaceful, mysterious and spiritual. An ideal aid in meditation, it has the power to slow down the breath, ease the mind, and promote mental clarity. It also serves as a wonderful addition to skincare treatments and natural fragrances.
We recommend simply inhaling this essential oil throughout the day as necessary to quiet the mind, applying a dab to the pulse points, formulating into skincare preparations and botanical fragrances, and adding a few drops to a diffuser.

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5ml

One hundred percent pure essential oil of fine hojari grade Boswellia sacra (Frankincense), sustainably wildcrafted
To maximize the longevity of our essential oils please store away from direct sunlight and heat. Please use with care and dilute properly. Avoid contact with eyes, keep out of reach of children, do not take internally.

A collaboration with nature

We believe in fostering curiosity and reverence for nature’s biodiversity, employing a scientific and holistic approach to our creations that inspires a reconnection with our most primordial sense and elicits a shift in consciousness.

Nature is our ultimate guide

With profound admiration for botanical species native to climate zones across the world, we strive to spread awareness about the need to conserve the beautiful lands that allow these plants to thrive while giving back to local and indigenous communities that have cultivated them for centuries.

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To ensure efficacy and an experience of the highest quality Bio Alchemy Olfactive travels the world to source each botanical ingredient and offering, working closely with farmers, ethnobotanists, harvesters, distillers, and surrounding communities.

Traceability and sustainability are integral to our work. The botanical materials that make up our collection are sourced with an eye towards sustainable growth practices, mindful cultivation and extraction, and reverence for the cultural traditions that have dictated their use for centuries.

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Products packaged in glass vials are intended for reuse and are tied with hand spun natural Peruvian alpaca twine from the women of a small community with whom we work.

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