Frankincense Frereana

Boswellia frereana

Frankincense Frereana essential oil

Boswellia frereana (Maydi frankincense), endemic to northern Somalia, produces an oleogum resin whose essential oil is dominated by monoterpene hydrocarbons, principally a-thujene and a-pinene, and is notably distinguished from other Boswellia species by the absence of incensole and incensole acetate. Single-tree compositional analysis confirmed a consistent chemotype across sampled trees, with lupeol and a-amyrin as the primary triterpenoid constituents of the resin fraction.[1]

Also Known As
Coptic Frankincense, Maydi, Yemenite Frankincense
Family
Resinous
Perfumery Note
Base
Intensity
Medium
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Plant Parts
Resin
Origins
Somalia, Djibouti
Effect
Grounding, Spiritual & Meditative, Calming & Relaxing
Aroma
Resinous, Fresh, Lemony, Pine-like
Applications
Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Skincare, Medicinal
Price
$$$$Boswellia frereana ('Maydi') from northern Somalia produces less resin per tree than Carterii; limited supply and high demand from the natural perfumery market result in a premium price
Blend

References

  1. [1]The Chemical Composition of Single-Tree Boswellia frereana Resin Samples — Johnson S et al. Natural Product Communications, 2021