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Boswellia sacra, carterii, and serrata each contribute something valuable to the Frankincense story, but species alone rarely explains quality, chemistry, or research findings. Understanding Frankincense requires looking beyond the label and considering extraction method, preparation, and intended use alongside species.

CO2 extracts are not simply stronger essential oils. They are produced through a different extraction process that can preserve compounds steam distillation may leave behind. This article explains when those differences matter, why resins such as Frankincense and Myrrh are especially interesting, and which botanicals benefit most from CO2 extraction.