Description
This is a beautiful Frankincense essential oil distilled from Nigerian Boswellia Dalzielii.
In aroma, this essential oil is unmistakably that of a Frankincense and has the signature Amber/Citrus/Honey notes that we expect from Frankincense. Distinguishing it from other Frankincense essential oils, we find sweet notes of fruit, mint camphor and Nutmeg.
It has a strong presence and starts out brisk, uplifting and stimulating without being harsh or sharp-edged and dries down to notes of black pepper, cardamom and a typical warm dry musk.
The distillation yielded an equally aromatic hydrosol and a lovely pure resin extract that can be used for incense, medicated oil, salves and cremes. You can find both products here in the shop.
Frankincense Dalzielii resin is striking in its look and aroma and is often is mistaken for the premier Omani Frankincense-Boswellia Sacra Royal Hojari. In commerce, the resin of Frankincense Dalzielii is only found in speciality shops, and I have never seen the essential oil or Hydrosol for sale. I’m pretty sure you will find them nowhere else in the world.
If you would like to learn more about distilling essential oil and hydrosols or how to build your own still, you can find information and instructions here on my blog-http;//apothecarysgarden.com.
ABOUT FRANKINCENSE DALZIELII
Frankincense Dalzielii is an uncommon West African Frankincense found in North Eastern Nigeria where the Hausa speaking people refer to it as Hano or Harrabi.
The resin is beautiful material that exhibits the trademark fragrance of Boswellia Dalzielii -Orange/Citrus and Mint with earthy undertones. The locals use it as chewing gum and as incense. The resin can be used as many of the other types of Frankincense for incense, teas, oils, salves, tinctures and cremes.
Boswellia Dalzielii is the most western Frankincense species on what could be called the Boswellia Belt”, a latitudinal band of favourable growing conditions that runs from the Ivory Coast in the far west of Africa to the eastern Horn of Africa and continues on through Yemen and Oman all the way to India and Pakistan in the East.
There are about 18 species of Frankincense dispersed along this band. Though not all of them yield resin on a commercial scale, most have been used in traditional folk medicine in the areas they grow. This is the case with Boswellia Dalzielii who’s bark is used locally for many ailments including wound healing, Rheumatoid arthritis, gastrointestinal problems, and venereal diseases. To learn more Google “Boswellia Dalzielii studies”.
A staple of churches, Mosques and temples around the world, Frankincense resin is traditionally used as incense and medicine. Its essential oil is distilled for perfumery and aromatherapy.
For more information, recipes and instructions on making your own therapeutic or cosmetic products from Frankincense resin, please visit-https://apothecarysgarden.com/2014/07/30/how-to-make-a-whole-extract-of-frankincense-and-other-oleoresins
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Armando Kessler –
This is one of my favourite essential oils from Dan. I absolutely love the minty note in it.
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Magdalen White –
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Marcelle Murphy –
thank you for the inspiration and the amazing products…
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Lucy Murphy –
Masterfully created and graciously offered. Gratitude!
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Sedrick Turcotte –
This Frankincense EO is delicious! (Like everything I've gotten from Dan's shop). I love how each Frankincense is a bit different. This one vibrates with light. That's the best way I can put it. It's like the champagne of Frankincense – light with citrus (but not too much). I envision using it as a top note (but also in the base as I tend to do that for tenacity) in a foresty fragrance that is just notes on paper right now. Seriously, this is one of my favorites!
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Greta Denesik –
As always great quality🖤
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Marietta Murphy –
thanks for the fast delivery and good quality
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Katrina Beatty –
Another very special EO from Dan! Love it!
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Maya Daugherty –
Excellent and pure. Good for spiritual cleansings and house blessings.
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Jensen Mayer –
I am a repeat customer and I couldn't be happier with the service and the superb quality of this oil.
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Lilian Fay –
Gorgeous Oils – Thank You
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Clarabelle Oberbrunner –
Another rare frank oil that I purchased as a re-stock to keep on hand. This one is so light, ethereal, and sweet, with minty and earthy notes. One of my favorite Frank oils, and the only Dalzielli distillation I have seen to date.
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Juliet Tillman –
As always excellent products and sellers. As always, I will be back for more of your wonderful products. 🥰🌼🌸😊
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Jeffry Heidenreich –
Hands down one of the best around. Not just on Etsy, but anywhere. Amazing plants gathered in a good way. And the best service around. Thanks, Dan!
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Aglae Dickinson –
Nice smelling oil, Thanks for great order.
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Cristopher Stark –
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Lucy Murphy –
One of my favorite boswellia eos from a trusted and highly knowledgeable distiller. Gratitude!
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Zella Rowe –
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Armando Kessler –
Really nice oil. I can definitely smell some of the mint smell. Amazing! 💚
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Armando Kessler –
This is my second bottle (saving it for later use). Such a lovely frankincense essential oil!
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Zoila Lindgren –
The Essential Oils from this Apothecary are stellar. Starting each morning with a sprinkle on my forearms starts my daily work in the right direction. Every bottle has been really worth it to me.
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Jessika Klocko –
Really nice. Best quality, thanks!
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Clarabelle Oberbrunner –
This is a really lovely frankincense oil. It reminds me of the more common Boswellia Carteri but with an added minty depth. A rare find, as well. I have not seen this species of Frankincense distilled anywhere else. Many thanks to Dan and Apothecary's Garden! I will be a lifetime customer.
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