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Umuthi Botanicals

Umuthi Frankincense (Serrata) Pure Essential Oil

Umuthi Frankincense (Serrata) Pure Essential Oil

R 70.00
R 70.00

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INCI: Frankincense serrata

Umuthi Frankincense (Serrata) Pure Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from the gum resin of Boswellia serrata . Also known as Olibanum, it has an earthy, woody and slightly spicy aroma that is valued in diffuser blends, meditation blends, skincare formulations, and natural perfumery. This is a concentrated essential oil and should always be diluted before topical use. It is not the same species as Frankincense Carterii, so the two should be treated as related but distinct frankincense options.

♡ Why we love it: Frankincense Serrata has a deeper, earthier feel that works beautifully in grounded aromatic blends. It is especially useful for natural perfumers and formulators who want a resinous base note with a classic incense character.

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  • Botanical Name: Boswellia serrata
  • Also Known As: Olibanum, Frankincense Serrata
  • Plant Part Used: Gum resin
  • Extraction Method: Steam distilled
  • Form: Essential oil
  • Colour: Clear
  • Consistency: Medium to thin
  • Perfumery Note: Base
  • Aroma: Earthy, woody, slightly spicy
  • Suitable For: Aromatherapy, diffuser blends, skincare formulation, natural perfumery, and cosmetic formulation
  • Purity: 100% pure essential oil
  • Creating incense-style diffuser and meditation blends
  • Adding earthy resinous depth to natural perfumes
  • Blending into facial oils and body oils at suitable dilution
  • Using in body care products where a woody base note is wanted
  • Pairing with other resins, woods, florals, spices, and citrus oils

    This Product Is For:

  • Aromatherapy users who enjoy earthy resinous oils
  • Natural perfumers building base notes
  • Skincare and body care formulators
  • Makers wanting a classic incense-style aromatic ingredient

    • This Product Is Not For:

  • Internal use
  • Direct, undiluted skin application
  • Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Those taking anticoagulants or with blood-related concerns unless professionally advised
  • As a Diffuser Oil: Add a few drops to blends with woody, resinous, citrus, or floral oils.
  • As a Meditation Blend: Use where an earthy incense-style aroma is wanted.
  • As a Skincare Ingredient: Dilute well in a carrier oil or formulate at a suitable level.
  • As a Perfume Note: Use as a resinous base note in natural fragrance blends.
  • Processing Tip: Use in small amounts first, as base notes can deepen after resting in the blend.
  • For external use only
  • Do not ingest
  • Always dilute before topical application
  • Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Frankincense may thin the blood, seek professional guidance if using anticoagulants or if you have a blood disorder
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat

Q: Is Frankincense Serrata the same as Frankincense Carterii?
A: No. They are different Boswellia species and should be treated as related but distinct frankincense oils.

Q: What does Frankincense Serrata smell like?
A: The source describes it as earthy, woody and slightly spicy.

Q: Why is it useful in perfumery?
A: It acts as a resinous base note and can add earthy depth to natural fragrance blends.

About Essential Oils In General

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils

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Produced in South Africa
Natural Origin
Vegan
Cruelty-Free
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Donnna T. (Kempton Park, ZA)

I love the smell works very well in a cream to add to your daily routine.

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Deirdre V.d.R. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Great.. .

I am a first time customer and user...was referred by my Sister..
Love this product...
I will surely be back for more..😁

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J L. (Worcester, ZA)
Frankincense - the wise one

Who can be without Frankincense? Please use sparingly though and from sustainable harvest as the trees are suffering due to global demand and over exploitation.

Great service from EN again, thank you

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Charmaine E. (Rustenburg, ZA)
VERY GOOD

VERY SATISFIED WITH PRODUCT AND SERVICE

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Alta E. (Bloemfontein, ZA)

I am very impressed with oil

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Odette (Cape Town, ZA)
Frankincense

I love the smell of frankincense. I bought it to add to my other facial oils to keep my skin tight and nourished. I'll buy it again for Sure.

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Monja G. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Versatile Frankincense

I used this to make my own deodorant and it works so well and I love the earthy smell. Can't wait to use it in my face cream!

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Farrah M. (Cape Town, ZA)
Frankincense Miracle

I absolutely LOVE this Oil...It has contributed to such a change in my skin as i use it in my daily skincare routine...I'm obsessed with the scent as well :)

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Natalie P. (Johannesburg, ZA)
Frankincense oil

Excellent product, great quality. A little goes a long way. Mix with a carrier oil, and you're good to go. I also dot this on my temples for migraines!

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Miranda V.B. (Johannesburg, ZA)
FRANKY who??

This product smells awesome and mixed with a carrier oil and castor oil it make one of THE MOST BEST skin product. I mixed mine with Castor oil rose water and a few drops of this amaze balls product and BOOM wrinkel free in a month.

LOVE love LOVE this product.

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Sebrina F. (Cape Town, ZA)
Works greatly

I mixed all 3 itesm and use it on my eyes and works greatly.
The other 2 items is carstor oil and almond oil

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Nonette H. (Pretoria, ZA)
frankincence oil

Love this, mixed with cold pressed castor oil and use on my face. Love it!!!

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Zune J. (Uitenhage, ZA)
Essential oil

This is one of the best products I've ever used together with my Caster oil at night. Could already see a difference within a week of using it.

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Beauty A.
Youth me

One of the best ingredients in my tissue oil for my night facial routine. It keeps me youthful

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Franziska F. (Cape Town, ZA)
Love it

I am happily adding this oil to my facial oils & hand butters. Firstly has a wonderfully calming scent- I like mixing in a few drops also of Neroli; & secondly meant to be great for mature skin & my skin certainly loves it! And it is always a pleasure ordering from you as I never have to wait - a day & it arrives 😊 makes it a wonderful experience & is truly appreciated.

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Charne S. (Pretoria, ZA)
Best oils and best service

Best oils! Best service and thank you for my free gift and free delivery every month. So far every order I placed was delivered the next day.
You guys have discovered the secret to keeping customers coming back. I don't think I will order from someone else again.
Keep up the good work!

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Hannie

Hi I would like to know whether this spesicic Frankinsense can be used orally ?

Essentially Natural

Hi Hannie

Thanks for reaching out.
Our Umuthi Frankincense (Serrata) cannot not be taken orally as is not suitable for internal use.
However, we’d be happy to help you source a food-grade Frankincense (Serrata) essential oil instead.

Just let us know the volume you’re interested in, and we’ll gladly assist further!

Kindest Regards
Joy

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Tania F.

Are your oils 100% pure? I would like to order, but I don't want to have diluted oils. Sorry for the question. Lab reports would help.
I would like to make ointments and tinctures, so I can't use tainted oils.

Essentially Natural

Hi there Tania,

Yes, the Umuthi Frankincense (Serrata) Pure Essential Oil is a steam distilled, 100% Pure Essential Oil.

Should you so prefer, we can request a Certificate of Analysis for the Umuthi Frankincense (Serrata) Pure Essential Oil from the suppliers - Just let us know :)

Kindest Regards,
Essentially Natural Support

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