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Frankincense - Oshadhi's Essential Oil Guide -

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Frankincense
- Oshadhi's Essential Oils Explanation -

Oshadhi has 13 different types of frankincense essential oil alone.
Using three representative items as examples, we will introduce the differences between them and the points you should check when deciding which frankincense is right for you.


Frankincense Wild

This is wild frankincense native to Somalia.
It is steam distilled and has the mildest aroma of the three types.
It is the most affordable option and recommended for beginners.
Chemotypes - alpha- & beta-Pinene, Limonene, Sabinene, Myrcene


Frankincense CO2 Organic

It comes from Somalia, just like the frankincense mentioned above, but is extracted using a different method.
The CO2 extraction method results in a high-quality finish that is close to the original component structure of the plant.
Compared to steam distillation, it has a slightly stronger aroma.
Chemotypes - alpha-Pinene, Incensol acetate, Limonene, Sabinene, beta-Myrcene


Frankincense Brazilian Wild

This is rare wild frankincense from Brazil.
It has a refreshing taste with a hint of citrus.
Of the three, it has the strongest and most distinctive scent.
Chemotype - alpha-Phellandrene, Terpinolene, p-Cymene, beta-Phellandrene, alpha-Pinene










Points to consider when choosing Frankincense


[Differences in production areas]

Even if the plant is the same variety, its growth conditions will vary depending on the local climate and soil.

This results in differences in ingredient structure and scent.

India: Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense, has a light fragrance.

Somalia...Generally speaking, frankincense is "Boswellia carterii"

Brazil: A refreshing scent that combines the scent of frankincense with a hint of citrus.

Oman: Boswellia sacra, known as the finest frankincense

[Differences in distillation methods]

Steam distillation: The raw materials are placed in a distillation pot and the essential oil components are extracted using steam. At this time, the oil (essential oil) and water (hydrosol) are separated.

CO2 distillation: This method uses carbon dioxide instead of steam to distill. This method keeps the temperature from rising more than steam distillation, allowing you to obtain essential oils that are closer to the plant's original structure.

[Differences in raw material cultivation methods]

Certified organic: Crops grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers and are certified by a third party.

Non-certified organic: Organic ingredients grown by small-scale farmers and other farmers who have difficulty obtaining certification from a third-party organization, or who do not care about certification.

Wild...Also known as natural cultivation, this is a method of producing crops in an environment as close to nature as possible, without pesticides or fertilizers.

[Differences by chemotype]

A chemotype is a specialized data sheet that provides a detailed analysis of the components of an essential oil.

Even if the "place of origin," "distillation method," and "raw material cultivation method" are all the same, the compound structure and aroma will differ depending on the time of cultivation and harvest.

At oshadhi, we manage this information by lot, and can also send you data for each product if you wish.

Oshadhi's Promise

Oshadhi essential oils are created to heal the mind and body. To allow you to enjoy the pure, powerful energy and amazing aromas of the plants, we adhere to the following:

 

Organic Ingredients

More than 70 % of our products are made from certified organic or wildcrafted ingredients. The remaining 30 % are non-certified organic ingredients produced by small farmers, whose cultivation methods and safety are directly verified by Oshadhi .

 

Direct Trade

We practice direct trade, dealing directly with the farmers who produce our raw materials. The extent to which producers respect plants and the natural environment, and whether they truly understand what kind of products will result from the plants they cultivate, are important factors that determine the quality of the product. Another major advantage of direct trade is that we can extract essential oils in a highly fresh state immediately after the raw materials are harvested.

 

Single Origin

All essential oils are single-origin products made from raw materials from a single production area. Many essential oils on the market are blends of raw materials sourced from multiple production areas and producers, resulting in inconsistent quality. At Oshadhi , we use single-origin to maintain the purity of the raw materials and maximize their effectiveness and energy.

 

Low temperature and low pressure distillation

The quality of essential oils produced by steam distillation is determined by temperature, pressure, and time. Distilling at high temperature and pressure for a short time will increase the yield, but it will not produce the medical grade oil that Oshadhi desires. Most of Oshadhi 's essential oils are distilled slowly and carefully at low temperatures.

 

Non-electromagnetic contact bottling

During bottling, we do not use any electromagnetic devices that may affect the energy of the essential oils. We bottle in a space filled with pleasant vibrations, with Vedic sounds playing in a building designed based on Ayurvedic Feng Shui.

 

Purity Certificate

We provide GC (Gas Chromatography) lab test results and Material Safety Data Sheets ( MSDS ) as proof of our product purity and transparency. There are essential oils on the market that contain synthetic additives to bulk them up, but GC allows us to check for the presence of additives. We can provide this information to you upon request.

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