Frankincense country of origin somalia botanical name boswellia carterii frankincense has a resinous woody aroma and is considered by many diverse cultures as the most spiritual and prized of all essential oils its classic use is for prayer or meditation as well as in skincare preparations and was frequently used in the embalming process by the egyptians it has a wonderful ability to still the mind for a luxurious nourishing facial moisturiser blend 2 drops of frankincense with 1 drop of