Description
Description: Frankincense is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae, particularly Boswellia sacra (syn: B. bhaw-dajiana), B. carterii33, B. frereana, B. serrata (B. thurifera, Indian frankincense), and B. papyrifera.
The English word is derived from Old French "franc encens" (i.e., high quality incense).
Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
Common Names: Frankincense, olibanum
Medicinal Part: Resin
CAS No: 89957-98-2
INCI Name: Boswellia Carterii Gum