Sustainable Frankincense
Join me as I explore the world of natural aromatics, the communities that bring them to us, the methods of working with them to sublimate their beauty.
Frankincense as Medicine-Truth, Myth, and Misinformation
The anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory Boswellic acids are not present in the essential oil of Frankincense. They are found only in the solid resin portion of Frankincense, and the only way to benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the Boswellic acids is to utilize the resin.
Sustainable Frankincense from the Samburu women of Kenya
The Samburu tribe has a unique relationship with the land, and harming trees in any way is frowned upon. This is due to their reverent relationship with their deity, the Nature God/Goddess N’kai, who resides in the mountains, the trees, lakes and animals. One could say N’kai protects the Samburu Frankincense and Myrrh trees, making sure they are not harmed.
