Pure Frankincense Essential Oil (Boswellia carterii) Latin name Boswellia thurifera carterii Family Burseraceae Essence from Gum of the bark of tree Fragrance Balsamic, camphor-like, spicy, woody, lingering Pure Frankincense Oil helps in soothing and calming mind, slowing down & deeng breathing as well as in use when meditating. It calms anxiety, clears lungs and assists with asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath, laryngitis, coughscolds. It rejuvenates ageing skin and is effective with wounds, scars, sores, carbuncles and skin inflammation.