Organic Edible Frankincense Resin (Boswellia carterii) | Apothecary Grade

Our Organic Edible Frankincense Resin (Boswellia carterii)—100% sustainably wild-harvested in Somalia—is the UK’s premier practitioner-grade, food-grade oleo-gum-resin, certified organic to Soil Association higher standards.

Unlike commercial or burn-only incense resins, our strictly selected Boswellia carterii tears are completely unadulterated and 100% pure food-grade botanicals. Safe and traditionally utilized as an edible chewing resin to support oral hygiene and digestion, or steeped in spring water to craft traditional Frankincense water, this resin delivers unmatched purity. Because we prioritize tree longevity over mass supply, our harvesters strictly adhere to natural harvest cycles—allowing wild Boswellia trees extended rest periods to heal naturally between tappings.

🌿 Traditional Profile, Energetics & Ancient History of Boswellia Carterii

"Revered across millennia by the Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, and Romans—historically known as Olibanum and Fan Hun Xiang—valued as a supreme aromatic, digestive, and oral restorative."

Frankincense holds an unbroken historical legacy across Eastern and Western medicine. While historically burned in sacred ceremonies to clear space and elevate meditation, its food-grade tears have been chewed daily for thousands of years across the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa for natural oral care and gastrointestinal comfort.

• Energetics & Flavor Profile: Energetically classified as Acrid, Bitter, Warm, and Aromatic. Possesses restorative, uplifting, and stimulating qualities.
• TCM Profile (Fan Hun Xiang): Revered in Eastern herbalism for moving Qi, invigorating blood circulation, relaxing tendons, and dispelling stagnation. It holds a traditional affinity for the Heart, Liver, and Spleen.
• Oral Hygiene & Digestion: Chewing the raw resin releases natural boswellic constituents and volatile essential oils directly into the oral cavity, toning gums and freshening breath before soothing the stomach lining.
• Synergistic Botanical Blends: Combines exceptionally well and efficiently with Organic Myrrh Resin (Commiphora molmol) for targeted oral and apothecary formulations.

💎 How to Use Edible Frankincense Resin: Chewing, Water & Apothecary Formulations

Our 100% pure food-grade resin tears offer extraordinary versatility for daily wellness and professional compounding:

• Traditional Edible Chewing Resin: Place a small resin tear (approx. pea-sized) in your mouth. As warm saliva interacts with the resin, it softens into a smooth, natural, pine-citrus chewing gum. Chew for 10–20 minutes to cleanse mouth pathways, then swallow or discard.
• Traditional Frankincense Water: Steep 4–5 small resin pieces in a glass of room-temperature or warm spring water overnight (8–12 hours). The water-soluble gum matrix infuses the water, turning it milky white. Drink the infused water in the morning for traditional digestive support.
• Tinctures & Infused Oils: Macerate in high-proof alcohol (minimum 70–90% ABV) to create an oral tincture, or gently heat in carrier oils (such as jojoba or sweet almond) for high-end cosmetic salves, ointments, and skin elixirs.
• Sacred Incense & Aromatics: Place tears on a charcoal disk or resin burner to experience its clean, sweet, balsamic-citrus aroma.

🔬 Practitioner-Grade Quality Testing & EU Contaminant Standards

• Soil Association Organic Certified: Wild-harvested in Somalia under strict UK organic standards, ensuring absolute freedom from synthetic chemicals, solvents, or additives.
• Lab-Verified Contaminant Clearance: Fully tested in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 for heavy metals, pesticide residues, and PAHs, alongside EU Pharmacopoeia standards for herbal infusions.
• Dispensary Sign-Off: Primary chemical and microbiological testing verified upon arrival, followed by a final organoleptic sign-off personally conducted by Master Herbalist Wojciech Bujak prior to approval.
• Documentation: Batch-specific Certificates of Conformance (CoC) available upon request.

📊 Technical Specifications & Apothecary Standards of Boswellia Carterii

⚠️ Organic Edible Frankincense Safety & Contraindications

• Pregnancy & Lactation Caution: Do not use orally during pregnancy or breastfeeding without the direct supervision of a qualified Medical Herbalist.
• General Suitability: 100% Vegan and Vegetarian friendly. Highly tolerated when used as a chewing resin or traditional water infusion.
• Medical Supervision: Always consult your GP or Medical Herbalist before starting a new internal herbal regime if taking prescription medication.

Professional UK Herbalist Standards & Botanical Information

Because of UK law, we cannot make specific medical claims about our botanicals. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that are deeply rooted in traditional literature and backed by rigorous quality research.

Where can you find reliable, traditionally and scientifically grounded information about herbs, dosages, and safety?

• Herbal Reality — Web run by experienced UK Medical Herbalists
• Richard Whelan — Web run by Medical Herbalist
• Botanical Remedies — Blog run by our Master Herbalist and Naturopath

⚠️ Disclaimer: This product is a botanical food and cosmetic raw material. It is not classified as a medicine and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your GP or Medical Herbalist before starting a new herbal regime.

Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Edible Frankincense Resin 

Q: Is this Frankincense resin truly food-grade and safe to eat or chew?
A: Yes. Unlike commercial incense resins that are meant strictly for burning (and often contain additives or synthetic fragrances), our Soil Association certified Boswellia carterii is 100% pure, unadulterated oleo-gum-resin. It is practitioner-grade, food-safe, and traditionally chewed as a natural gum or steeped in drinking water.

Q: Why was this Organic Frankincense Resin recently out of stock?
A: True ethical wild-harvesting requires respecting nature. To protect wild Boswellia trees in Somalia from over-exploitation and dieback, our harvesters allow trees extended recovery periods to heal naturally between sap harvests. We prioritize tree health and resin purity over mass commercial supply.

Q: How do you make traditional Frankincense Water?
A: Place 4 to 5 small resin tears into a glass of room-temperature or warm water and allow it to steep overnight (8 to 12 hours). The water-soluble gum constituents will dissolve into the liquid, giving it a milky appearance. Drink the liquid in the morning for traditional digestive comfort.

Q: How does chewing Frankincense resin differ from chewing Myrrh resin?
A: Frankincense softens smoothly in the mouth with saliva, acting like a natural, pliable chewing gum with a fresh pine-citrus flavor. Myrrh, while also excellent for mouth care, does not form a smooth gum base; its water-soluble gums dissolve while leaving a stickier, more bitter resin mass behind.

Q: How is the purity and contaminant safety of this batch verified?
A: Every batch undergoes laboratory testing compliant with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 for heavy metals, pesticides, and PAHs, alongside microbiological screening. Upon arrival, Master Herbalist Wojciech Bujak personally conducts a final organoleptic sign-off.