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Frankincense Essential Oil in India — Uses, Benefits & Price

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense — known in India as loban — is distilled from the resin of Boswellia trees and is the most prized oil in the dōTERRA range. Its aroma is warm, resinous and grounding, familiar from temples and prayer rooms.

It is used for two very different reasons: skin, where it is the classic choice for mature or uneven-looking skin, and stillness, where a drop in the palms before meditation is the most common ritual.

At a glance

Botanical name
Boswellia carterii, frereana and sacra
Plant part
Resin
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Main components
Alpha-pinene, limonene, alpha-thujene
Aroma profile
Warm, resinous, grounding
Blends well with
Lavender, Sandalwood, Wild Orange, Bergamot

Key benefits

Mature and uneven skin

Blended into a facial oil, frankincense is the traditional choice for the look of fine lines and uneven tone.

Meditation and prayer

One drop rubbed between the palms and inhaled before sitting quietly — the oldest use of this resin.

Grounding calm

Its deep, warm aroma settles a restless evening better than a sweet or floral oil.

After-sun and dry patches

Diluted, it is often paired with Lavender for skin that feels tight or dry.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Facial oil

    2–3 drops in 10 ml of a light carrier oil, applied at night after cleansing.

  2. 2

    Meditation ritual

    1 drop in the palms, rub together, cup over the nose and take three slow breaths.

  3. 3

    Grounding diffuser blend

    2 drops frankincense with 2 drops lavender in the evening.

  4. 4

    Neck and décolleté

    Add to your usual night oil for the areas that show ageing first.

Safety notes

  • •Dilute for skin use — 2–3 drops per 10 ml of carrier oil is enough.
  • •Patch test before using it on the face.
  • •Keep away from the eyes and out of the reach of children.
  • •Consult your doctor if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.
  • •Store tightly closed away from heat and direct light.

Frequently asked questions

Is frankincense the same as loban?
Yes — loban is the Indian name for frankincense resin from Boswellia trees. The essential oil is steam-distilled from that same resin, so you get the familiar aroma in a concentrated, skin-usable form.
Is frankincense oil good for the face?
It is the most popular dōTERRA oil for mature or uneven-looking skin. Use 2–3 drops in 10 ml of a light carrier oil at night, and patch test first — never apply it neat to the face.
Why is frankincense essential oil expensive?
The resin is hand-harvested by tapping wild Boswellia trees in a short season, and the yield per kilo of resin is low. dōTERRA also sources it through Co-Impact Sourcing partnerships, with CPTG testing on every batch.
What is the price of frankincense essential oil in India?
The dōTERRA Frankincense price on Melini India is shown in INR including tax, with flat ₹99 Pan-India shipping and delivery in 3–7 business days.
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