# Frankincense, Indian (Serrata)

> Indian frankincense, Boswellia serrata, wildcrafted and distilled in India: the traditional frankincense of Ayurveda, lighter than carterii, a heart note that bridges florals and citrus to the base.

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Some scents arrive a little sharp and then soften into something lovely. Indian frankincense is one of them: a complex aroma with a beautiful dry-down in a blend. It is the traditional frankincense of Ayurvedic medicine, distilled in India from wildcrafted Boswellia serrata resin.It is very different in aroma from the more widely available Boswellia carterii: lighter, and much more a middle or heart note than a base note. Think of it as a glorious bridge, carrying the lighter florals and citrus of a blend down to a deep, anchoring scent.DetailsBotanical name: Boswellia serrataOrigin: India, wildcraftedMethod: distilled from resinNote: middle, or heartShelf life: about 2 to 3 years after openingHow to usePlace it in the heart of a blend, between citrus or floral top notes and a deep base. There are no known contraindications; avoid oxidation by storing it in the dark, refrigerated if you can, and decanting half-full bottles into smaller, full ones.An old frankincense with a lighter step, for the blends that need a bridge.