Frankincense Tincture (1:4)

Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) tincture made from resin

What is Frankincense Tincture (Boswellia serrata)?

Most people associate frankincense with its unique fragrance, which comes from this special resin. However, olibanum, as it is also called, is much more than a ritual incense. Frankincense has been used in Indian Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 5,000 years in a variety of ways.

Olibanum is obtained from Boswellia trees, which can grow up to 8 meters high. These balsam trees are mainly found in arid regions of Somalia, Oman, and Yemen. Harvesting the valuable resin takes several months. To do so, the trees are carefully incised until a sticky fluid emerges. These so-called “tears” are carefully collected and air-dried. To protect the trees, only small amounts are harvested at a time, which is why the process takes so long.

For the production of our tincture, we use olibanum from the species Boswellia serrata. The use of this type of frankincense has a long tradition and is well established. Naturally, we ensure that the frankincense is harvested gently and under strict conditions.

A healing plant with thousands of years of tradition

Frankincense has a history of more than 5,000 years of use. Not only Ayurveda and TCM make use of olibanum in many ways; in European natural medicine, frankincense also played an important role for centuries. The ancient Egyptians already used it for wound care. For Hippocrates, frankincense was a powerful remedy for digestive problems, coughs, and colds. Hildegard of Bingen used frankincense specifically for muscle and joint pain.

In Indian Ayurveda, this ancient knowledge has not been forgotten. Here, frankincense is considered important support for joint pain, inflammation, intestinal problems, hoarseness, coughs, and colds. In TCM, olibanum is considered the first remedy of choice to expel heat and dampness from the body. Frankincense is associated with the functional systems of the liver, gallbladder, heart, lungs, and intestines, and is prescribed for imbalances within these systems. According to Far Eastern belief, skin problems are always linked to imbalances in the liver and intestines. Therefore, experienced practitioners also prescribe frankincense for itching, rashes, and related issues.

Boswellia serrata contains valuable active constituents such as:
Essential oils (alpha-pinene, alpha-thujene, sabinene, limonene, and myrcene)

Frankincense tincture without questionable additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial colors, no flavorings, no added sugar, no lactose, no gluten.

Frankincense tincture ingredients

Also contains traces of acetic acid from organic apple cider vinegar (under 1%) and pure water.

Frankincense tincture recommended intake

The intended long-term daily dose is 99 drops (approx. 3.2 ml) per day, ideally divided into three intakes of about 33 drops each. Start with a total of 33 drops (approx. 1.1 ml) per day — or three times 11 drops — and gradually increase over several days until reaching the full daily dosage. Use the supplied pipette to count the drops.

Notes

Important: Contains 65% alcohol by volume. This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. In general, intake is not recommended for longer than 3 consecutive months; after that, a one-month break is advised before resuming use.

Additional notes: Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat and keep out of reach of children. The recommended daily dosage should not be exceeded.

Note: The high alcohol content of this tincture is necessary to dissolve as many of the resin’s constituents as possible. Therefore, the tincture should not be taken undiluted but best mixed with water.