Pure Indigenous Kenyan Black Frankincense Essential Oil (Boswellia neglecta)

• Botanical Name: Boswellia neglecta
• Common Name: Kenyan Black Frankincense
• Plant Family: Burseraceae
• Country Of Origin: Kenya
• Plant Material: Gum resin
• Extraction Method: Steam distilled
• Form: Liquid essential oil
• Aroma: Rich, resinous and warm with sweet-spicy terpenic top notes, a woody balsamic base and subtle citrus-like brightness
• Suitable For: Aromatherapy, diffuser blends, natural perfumery and diluted cosmetic use
• Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight
• 100% Pure Essential Oil

• Creating rich, resinous diffuser and aromatherapy blends
• Adding depth to meditation or quiet evening aromatic rituals
• Blending into natural perfume oils with woody, citrus, spice or floral notes
• Adding to well-diluted massage or body oils
• Bringing a warm balsamic base note to DIY aromatic formulations
• Pairing with complementary oils such as citrus, cedarwood, myrrh, patchouli or florals

This Product Is For:

• Essential oil users who love deep resinous and woody aromas
• Natural perfumers looking for an unusual frankincense species
• People creating grounding diffuser or meditation blends
• Makers formulating carefully diluted aromatic body oils
• Anyone curious about distinctive African essential oils

This Product Is Not For:

• Direct undiluted application to the skin
• Anyone looking for Boswellia carterii or Boswellia serrata
• Anyone wanting a light, purely floral essential oil
• Internal use

• As a Diffuser Oil: Add approximately 3-5 drops to a water-based diffuser and adjust according to room size and personal preference.
• As a Topical Blend: Dilute to approximately 1-2% in a suitable carrier oil for adult use before applying to the skin.
• As a Natural Perfume: Use as a base note in a properly diluted perfume oil, blending with complementary woody, citrus, spice or floral essential oils.
• As a Massage Blend: Add a small amount to a carrier oil at an appropriate dilution and combine with other essential oils according to the desired aroma.
• Blending Tip: Start with a small amount. Frankincense has a strong resinous character and can easily become the dominant note in a blend.

• For external use only
• Always dilute before skin application
• Patch test before first use
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs
• If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before use
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: What makes Kenyan Black Frankincense different from other Frankincense oils?
A: This oil comes from Boswellia neglecta, a different species from the better-known Boswellia carterii and Boswellia serrata. It has its own distinctive dark, resinous aromatic character.

Q: Why is it called Black Frankincense?
A: Boswellia neglecta is known for producing a naturally dark gum resin, which gives rise to the common name Black Frankincense.

Q: Is this suitable for natural perfumery?
A: Yes. Its woody, balsamic and sweet-spicy profile works especially well as a resinous base note in properly diluted perfume blends.

Q: Does this smell the same as other Frankincense essential oils?
A: It is recognisably frankincense, but the species gives it a distinct profile. Expect something rich, warm and resinous with a little citrus-like lift rather than an exact match for carterii or serrata oils.