{"product_id":"frankincense-carterii-co2-extract","title":"Frankincense Carterii CO2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ananda-product-description\" style=\"line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. TITLE BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFrankincense Carterii CO₂ Extract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoswellia carterii\u003c\/em\u003e · CO₂ Select Extract · Gum Resin · Somalia \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2026 Summer Cabinet · Organic Certified \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/pages\/co2-supplier-certifications\"\u003eView Supplier Certifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/1469\/2765\/files\/BVR-_Frankincense_Carterii_CO2_Extract.pdf?v=1784201311\"\u003eView the Verification Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAromatic Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis is a truly beautiful Somali Frankincense, with the uplifting woody and citrusy aroma traditionally associated with \u003cem\u003eBoswellia carteri\u003c\/em\u003e. It opens fresh and gently luminous, with bright citrus, soft conifer and dry wood notes, followed by a warm, rich balsamic undertone that gives the extract exceptional body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eBecause this is a CO₂ extract, the aroma remains closer to the complete gum resin than a more volatile steam-distilled oil. The familiar brightness of Carterii is still immediately recognizable, but it is softer, rounder and more substantial, with a lightly sweet incense character that continues to develop as the aroma settles. We find this a wonderfully balanced Frankincense, combining the uplifting clarity of the species with the depth and persistence of the original resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePersonal inhalation and contemplative aromatic routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eNatural perfumery requiring a warm resinous middle-to-base note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eProfessional formulation and small-batch bench evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eReflective and daytime aromatic blends wanting lift without losing resin body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBlending with Frankincense Serrata CO₂ or Myrrh CO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAbout This Extract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFrankincense is a resin, and resins follow different extraction rules from flowers or leaves. Steam distillation carries the lighter volatile fraction. CO₂ select extraction can retain that familiar volatile character while also drawing selected heavier resin-derived constituents into the finished extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis February 2026 organic Carterii CO₂ select extract is produced from Somali Frankincense gum resin. The current Certificate of Analysis reports a pale-yellow, clear oil containing 73.9% essential oil, with no carriers or excipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eIts reported volatile profile is led by alpha-pinene at 27.5% and limonene at 12.4%, while serratol and incensole are reported together at 14.0%. This combination helps explain the material's balance of citrus-conifer lift and deeper resinous continuity. The extract yield is approximately one kilogram from 9.0–12.5 kilograms of raw gum resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis is a CO₂ select extract with a high volatile-oil fraction. It is not a steam-distilled essential oil and should not be presented as a CO₂ total extract. It is a concentrated aromatic botanical extract with more resinous body than a conventional essential oil, but it should not be treated as interchangeable with whole Frankincense resin or a standardized Boswellia supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe current Certificate of Analysis does not report boswellic-acid content. This product must not be presented as a measured source of boswellic acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFrankincense Carterii CO₂ occupies a different place from both steam-distilled Frankincense essential oil and the darker Indian Serrata CO₂ extract. Carterii retains a recognizable citrus-wood lift while presenting a broader and more resinous body than a conventional volatile oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFor perfumers and formulators, that makes it useful as a bridge: it can connect bright citrus, conifer, and aromatic notes to woods, resins, florals, and heavier bases without losing the identity of Frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eModern botanical authorities generally treat \u003cem\u003eBoswellia carteri\u003c\/em\u003e as a synonym of the accepted name \u003cem\u003eBoswellia sacra\u003c\/em\u003e. The Carterii name remains widely used in the Frankincense trade and is retained here because it identifies the documented raw material and distinguishes this Somali CO₂ extract within Ananda's catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eResearch has examined Frankincense resin, volatile oils, extracts, and isolated constituents, but these preparations are not interchangeable. Laboratory or animal findings involving isolated compounds do not establish that this retail extract treats inflammation, anxiety, cancer, pain, infection, or another diagnosed condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eWithin Ananda's practice, this material is selected chiefly for its aromatic completeness, its value to formulators, and the way it preserves both the brighter and deeper sides of Somali Frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eWhich Frankincense CO₂ Should I Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Carterii\u003c\/strong\u003e for a brighter, more uplifting, classically recognizable Frankincense. Fresh woody-citrus character (the Somali Frankincense profile), with the CO₂ extraction lending greater warmth and continuity than a more volatile essential oil. Well suited to daytime use, reflective blends, skin care, and formulas wanting lift without losing the resin's body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Serrata\u003c\/strong\u003e for a deeper, darker, more meditative Frankincense. Warm, smoky, earthy, resinous, with a substantial balsamic body — well suited to meditation, evening use, grounding blends, and formulas calling for weight and incense-like depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carterii is brighter and woodier; Serrata is smokier and contemplative. The choice comes down to which character you're drawn to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eInhalation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003ePlace a drop on a scent strip, aroma stone, or personal-inhaler wick and return to it over the following minutes as the aroma opens. Especially suited to quiet, contemplative use. Avoid prolonged direct inhalation from the bottle, and discontinue use if respiratory discomfort, headache, nausea, or dizziness occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eDiffusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eBest diffused as part of a blend rather than alone. Because the extract is viscous, do not add it directly to a water-reservoir ultrasonic diffuser unless the manufacturer specifically permits heavy botanical extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eSkin and Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eSuited to body oils, balms, and anointing preparations when properly diluted in a carrier oil and applied to intact skin. Do not apply the concentrated extract undiluted. Patch test any finished preparation before broader use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNatural Perfumery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eWorks as a resinous middle-to-base note that bridges bright citrus and conifer into woods and resins. Evaluate first as a bench dilution before adding to a finished blend, assessing the citrus-wood opening, the developing resinous body, and its effect on the drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eCultivation and Sourcing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe raw gum resin comes from Somalia and is extracted in Germany using high-pressure carbon dioxide. The current Certificate of Analysis identifies the product as organic under DE-ÖKO-013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe extraction uses no carrier or excipient. Relevant organic, analytical, batch, and traceability documentation is maintained in Ananda's internal records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankincense Carterii CO₂ Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name as documented:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBoswellia carteri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted botanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBoswellia sacra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankincense \/ Olibanum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw-material origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somalia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of extraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gum resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-pressure CO₂ select extraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identified as organic on the current Certificate of Analysis, DE-ÖKO-013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale-yellow, clear oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential-oil content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw-material yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.0–12.5 kg gum resin per 1 kg extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26Q2FBC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 18, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier retest date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2031\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Current Certificate of Analysis on file\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Frankincense Carterii gum-resin CO₂ select extract; no carriers or excipients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eBatch Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe current Certificate of Analysis reports 73.9% essential oil and the following composition of the volatile fraction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-pinene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerratol \/ incensole:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimonene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpi-caryophyllene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-myrcene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eo-Cymene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSabinene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-thujene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncensole acetate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe certificate reports serratol and incensole as a combined value and does not assign separate percentages. Octyl acetate was not detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eMethyleugenol was not detected below 0.0001%; estragole was reported at 0.0006%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThese figures describe this particular batch. They should not be used alone to rank quality, predict a clinical outcome, or compare Frankincense preparations without considering the extraction type, complete analysis, and direct aromatic evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAnanda Archive Notes on Frankincense Carterii\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe Ananda Archives describe the Somali Carterii as uplifting, woody, and citrusy, with a fresh top note over a deep, warm, rich balsamic undertone. That remains the clearest reading of this material. The current batch composition — led by alpha-pinene, limonene, and a substantial serratol\/incensole fraction — is consistent with the bright opening and slower resinous development recorded in the archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eEric R. Cêch wrote that well-made Frankincense carries the spirit of the sacred and of meditation, and that its particular character is vertical, like smoke rising to the heavens. The language is preserved here as an aromatic and contemplative observation, not as a medical claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eDrawn from the work of Eric R. Cêch, founder of The Ananda Apothecary, whose research and teachings we continue to restore and steward. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/pages\/about-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Eric and the Ananda legacy →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/myrrh-co2-extract\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrrh CO₂ Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Myrrh brings darker balsamic weight, dry earth, and a more ancient resinous depth. Carterii lifts the blend and keeps it from becoming too dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/frankincense-serrata-co2-extract\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankincense Serrata CO₂ Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Serrata is deeper, smokier, and more contemplative; Carterii is brighter, woodier, and more uplifting. Used together, they show the breadth of Frankincense rather than forcing one species to perform every role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eCarterii also pairs especially well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoods and forest notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedarwood, Fir, Spruce, and\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/aged-indian-sandalwood-essential-oil\"\u003e Indian Sandalwood\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResins:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/myrrh-co2-extract\"\u003eMyrrh\u003c\/a\u003e, Benzoin, and Labdanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/rose-otto-essential-oil\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRose Otto\u003c\/a\u003e, Ylang Ylang, and Neroli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrighter companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bergamot-fcf-essential-oil\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBergamot FCF\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bulgarian-lavender-essential-oil\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/a\u003e, and Clary Sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eFound In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/awakened-wisdom-essential-oil-blend\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwakened Wisdom™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Frankincense Carterii contributes its uplifting citrus-wood brightness to the blend's floral and resinous architecture, lifting the composition while the heavier resins hold its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eNotes and Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFor external aromatic and properly diluted topical use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDo not ingest. Safety documentation classifies the concentrated extract as an aspiration hazard if swallowed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThe concentrated extract may irritate skin and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Patch test completed topical preparations and discontinue use if irritation or sensitization develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eAvoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, open wounds, burns, infected skin, and recent surgical incisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eIndividuals with asthma, marked fragrance sensitivity, or a history of aromatic reactions should begin with minimal exposure and discontinue use if respiratory symptoms occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSafety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been adequately established for every route and concentration. Consult an appropriately qualified professional before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eUse only in age-appropriate concentrations around children and with suitable professional guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis extract is not a standardized Boswellia supplement. The current certificate does not quantify boswellic acids, and no boswellic-acid claim is made for this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFlammable liquid and vapour. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eToxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Avoid release into waterways, store tightly closed away from heat and direct light, and dispose of unused material responsibly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/pages\/safety-information\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Responsible Use\u003c\/a\u003e for Ananda's general essential-oil guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eFurther Study\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAnanda Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/blogs\/library\/frankincense-frankincense-co2-extracts-vs-essential-oils\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankincense CO₂ Extracts vs. Essential Oils: What's the Difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Why resin materials follow different extraction rules and how the preparation changes the resulting Frankincense material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/blogs\/library\/co2-extracts-vs-essential-oils\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Extracts vs. Essential Oils: When Does the Difference Matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — The broader extraction framework for volatile oils, select extracts, and heavier botanical fractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/blogs\/library\/frankincense-three-faces-of-frankincense\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Faces of Frankincense — sacra, carterii, serrata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — The taxonomic and practical distinctions among the principal Frankincense names used in the Ananda catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 30px 0 12px 0;\"\u003eResearch Referenced on This Page\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew. \u003cem\u003eBoswellia sacra\u003c\/em\u003e Flück. Plants of the World Online.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreats \u003cem\u003eBoswellia sacra\u003c\/em\u003e as the accepted name and \u003cem\u003eBoswellia carteri\u003c\/em\u003e as a synonym, documenting the species' native range in Somalia, Yemen, and Oman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A127065-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A127065-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHussain H, et al. Chemistry and Biology of Essential Oils of the Genus \u003cem\u003eBoswellia\u003c\/em\u003e. 2013.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReviews volatile-oil chemistry across Frankincense species and shows why species, provenance, and preparation must remain distinct. A review; it does not establish a customer outcome for this retail extract.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3606720\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3606720\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.35; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiebler J, Buettner A. Identification of Odorants in Frankincense (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia sacra\u003c\/em\u003e) by Aroma Extract Dilution Analysis and Two-Dimensional GC–MS\/Olfactometry. 2015.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentifies key odorants in \u003cem\u003eBoswellia sacra\u003c\/em\u003e resin. The study concerns resin odorants and is not a lot-specific analysis of this CO₂ extract.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25468535\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25468535\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAvailability and Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis Somali Frankincense Carterii CO₂ select extract is part of the 2026 Summer Cabinet and is available while the current batch remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eAll Cabinet selections are subject to change. Future offerings may differ in origin, producer, harvest, aromatic character, analytical profile, available size, and Cabinet placement as Ananda evaluates new materials and batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mL and 30 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-style: italic; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eThe information provided on this page has not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ananda Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":41198393524381,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 ml","offer_id":41198396276893,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/1469\/2765\/files\/10mlFrankincenseCarterii.png?v=1782127155","url":"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/frankincense-carterii-co2-extract","provider":"The Ananda Apothecary™  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}