Frankincense Carteri Essential Oil Certified Organic

Sacred, resinous, and deeply grounding. Valley of the Moon's Frankincense Carteri is a certified organic essential oil steam distilled from the oleo gum resin of Boswellia carterii, sourced from Somalia. The most widely researched of all frankincense varieties for its medicinal properties, Carteri offers an uplifting woody and citrusy aroma with warm, balsamic, and resinous depth, a scent that has been used in meditation, ceremony, and healing for thousands of years.

The Oil

• Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
• Origin: Somalia
• Plant Part: Resin
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Cultivation: Certified Organic
• Aroma: Warm, woody, and citrusy with balsamic, resinous depth and a hint of camphor
• Perfumery Note: Middle note

Why It Works

• Most Researched Frankincense Variety: Boswellia carterii from Somalia is the most extensively studied frankincense for its medicinal and therapeutic properties.
• Skin Care and Anti-Aging: Anti-inflammatory and deeply nourishing for skin, particularly aging skin, scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks. Rejuvenates, tones, and softens.
• Stress and Nervous Tension: Calming and grounding for the nervous system, helpful for anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
• Respiratory Support: An effective expectorant for bronchitis, coughs, and respiratory disorders. Regulates and deepens the breath.
• Meditation and Ceremony: Used in spiritual practice for centuries, frankincense slows the breath, quiets the mind, and supports deep meditative states.
• Blends Well With: Jasmine, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Fir, Cistus, Lavender, Cedarwood, Patchouli, and spice oils.

How to Experience It

• Diffusion: Add a few drops to a diffuser for meditation, prayer, stress relief, or simply to fill a space with a warm, sacred aroma.
• Topical Application: Dilute 1-2 drops per 1 oz of carrier oil before applying to skin. Use in facial serums, scar blends, or massage oils for anti-aging and anti-inflammatory support.
• Room Ritual: Mix with salt and allow to dry, then sprinkle around a room to clear and transform the energy of a space. (From The Fragrant Heavens by Valerie Ann Worwood.)
• Blending: A rich, resinous middle note that anchors and deepens almost any blend.

What You'll Feel

• Grounded: A deep, centering calm that quiets mental noise and steadies the nervous system.
• Restored: Skin that feels nourished, toned, and visibly supported over time.
• Present: A slower breath, a quieter mind, and a deeper connection to the moment.

Made For Moments Like These

Meditation and yoga sessions, facial and skin care rituals, stress relief massage, respiratory support during cold season, or any time you want to bring the ancient, sacred energy of frankincense into your daily practice.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
• Origin: Somalia
• Extraction: Steam distilled from resin
• Cultivation: Certified Organic
• Purity: 100% pure essential oil, no additives or adulterants

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Safe Use Guidelines
For external use only. Always dilute before skin application. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use internally. Avoid during pregnancy. Non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing at recommended dilutions. Consult your healthcare provider if nursing or under medical supervision. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.