Boswellia Carteri
Fragranza sintetiche e naturali
No known benefits
Boswellia Carteri at a glance
- Also called frankincense oil
- Long used in folk medicine
- Has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties
- Contains volatiles compounds that can sensitize skin
Boswellia Carteri description
_Boswellia carteri_ oil, also known as _Boswellia carterii_ (an older spelling) oil, _Boswellia sacra_ oil, or frankincense oil. Well known for its distinctive scent, this oil’s use in folk medicine dates to ancient times. Modern medicine is discovering that it has several valuable applications as well. In recent students, scientists have isolated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. There is exciting potential for this oil in the realm of treating internal ailments. Unfortunately, when it comes to topical application, the volatile components of this oil mean it carries a strong risk of causing skin irritation and sensitization – making it an ingredient to avoid when seeking out products for your skin care routine.