| Botanical Name | Boswellia carterii | Origin | Somali |
| Family & Genus | Boswellia genus, Burseraceae family | Parts of Plant | Resin |
| Agriculture | Conventional | Manufacturing Method | Direct collection |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale amber translucent tears, often dusted white, brittle waxy luster | Odour | Sweet balsamic scent with subtle citrus-pine, warm & meditative undertones |
| Specific Components | α/β-boswellic acid, acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), plus abundant polysaccharide gum | ||
Somali Frankincense Resin
Somali Frankincense (Boswellia carterii Birdw.) is an oleo-gum-resin exuded from incised bark of Burseraceae species, mainly harvested in arid rocky zones of Somalia and Ethiopia. It is the most classic and widely traded frankincense with a long history in ancient Red Sea spice trade and sacred incense. Typically formed as tear-shaped granules, it is classified as gum resin containing polysaccharide gum, terpenoid resin and volatile oil. With balanced mild aroma, it is widely applied in aromatherapy, perfumery fixation, space incense and raw material extraction, and recognized in pharmacopoeias.
