Frankincense Oil

Woody · Resinous

Safe age 6+Topical, Diffuse, Internal

Best for

Using this oil

Topical(dilute in a carrier oil →)

1 drop or 1% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — kids 6+

2 drops or 2% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — adults

Diffusion

3-5 drops in diffuser — kids 6+

Use with care

Children

Not well studied under 6.

Adults

Do not ingest neat oil. May interact with blood-thinning medications.

SourcesTisserand R, Young R: Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed. 2014 · Worwood VA: Complete Book of Essential Oils 2nd ed. 2016.