Frankincense Frereana
Boswellia frereana

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