Frankincense (Beswellia Carterii or Boswellia sacra tree)

The name Frankincense is derived from the term "franc encens" which is French for "high quality incense." "franc" means "pure" and "encens" comes from "to burn." It was considered a "pure incense" and known to be the most desirable of the incenses. The aroma is woody, earthy and spicy. Boswellia sacra tree Tear-shaped droplets Frankincense … Continue reading Frankincense (Beswellia Carterii or Boswellia sacra tree)