How is Frankincense Extracted?
About Frankincense Frankincense is a highly aromatic resin derived from the Boswellia sacra tree, which is native to Yemen and other areas around the globe. It is sought after around the world for its pleasing scent, and the alleged healing properties of its essential oils. There are many different ways of obtaining this luxurious resin, and each way produces its own unique properties. Extracting The Resin Obtaining frankincense resin from the Boswellia sacra tree consists of scraping off the bark of the tree. The resin is allowed to bleed from the lesions and then harden as tears. Depending on the region and soil conditions, the scent and consistency of the resin will vary. Different varieties of the Boswellia sacra tree also produce different variations of frankincense. Extracting The Oil Essential oil of frankincense is easily extracted from the Boswellia sacra resin, by using the steam distillation process. This process involves placing the plant material or resin in a specially de
