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frankincense

Frankincense

Boswellia carteri

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Gum-resin

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Anti-aging for mature skins. Antimicrobial. Epithelizing. Seboregulating.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen and Oman

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Gum-resin decoction for respiratory and urinary infections.

Curiosities

Curiosities

It is extracted by making shallow slashes on the bark or removing it and allowing the exuded resin to bleed out and harden.

Provital products

Provital products