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Botanica Gaia Wildcrafted Frankincense Rivae Essential Oil | Boswellia Rivae | Elegant Frankincense Resin of Serenity, Clarity & Spiritual Balance

Botanica Gaia Wildcrafted Frankincense Rivae Essential Oil | Boswellia Rivae | Elegant Frankincense Resin of Serenity, Clarity & Spiritual Balance

Boswellia Rivae essential oil — smooth, citrus-resin aroma. A rare frankincense for spiritual clarity, calm energy, skincare, and natural perfumery.

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Botanical Name: Boswellia Rivae.
Family Name: Cupressaceae.
Common Name: Mexican Juniper, Mexican Cedar, Ashe Juniper, Mountain Cedar. 
INCI: Boswellia Rivae Resin Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Resin.
Odor: Fresh, coniferous, slightly balsamic, and subtly sweet, reminiscent of forest resin with a soft woody finish.
Note: Middle note.
Appearance: Pale Yellow.
Country of Origin: Ethiopia. 
Suggested dilution: 0.5–2% for body care.

Boswellia rivae Essential Oil is one of the rarest and most refined frankincense oils, celebrated for its gentle sweetness, soft citrus top note, and warm resinous heart.
While Boswellia carterii is better known, B. rivae offers a more delicate, elegant, and perfume-like aroma — a fragrance that balances the sacred with the sensual.

The oil is steam-distilled from wild-harvested resin tears, collected sustainably from ancient Boswellia trees growing in the rocky plateaus of East Africa.
These trees, shaped by centuries of wind and sun, produce a resin rich in aromatic terpenes and boswellic compounds, giving this essential oil both therapeutic power and spiritual depth.

The result is a scent that feels like sunlight in resin form — purifying, luminous, and profoundly harmonizing.

The Boswellia rivae trees grow wild in semi-arid regions of Ethiopia and Somalia, where sustainable resin collection supports both the ecosystem and local communities.
Collectors harvest resin tears without harming the trees, following rotation cycles that allow regeneration.

Reputable suppliers support fair-trade initiatives and reforestation programs, ensuring that this ancient resource remains viable for generations.

The distillation process is eco-friendly — no chemical solvents, low heat, and complete traceability.

Frankincense has been revered for over 5,000 years in spiritual and medicinal traditions.
Boswellia rivae, native to East Africa, was prized for temple incense and sacred anointing oils due to its gentle, ethereal fragrance.
In modern times, it remains a symbol of purification, devotion, and spiritual harmony.

Its aroma bridges the ancient and the modern — timeless, elegant, and transcendent.

Aroma and Olfactory Profile: 

The fragrance of Frankincense Rivae Essential Oil is complex, smooth, and beautifully balanced.

Top Notes: Soft citrus, lemony-bright, and slightly green

Heart Notes: Warm amber, balsamic, creamy resin

Base Notes: Woody, earthy, and faintly spicy sweetness

Compared to other frankincense species, B. rivae is less sharp and more rounded, with a refined floral-balsamic sweetness.
Its aroma is both uplifting and grounding, suitable for spiritual, emotional, and perfumery applications.

The scent evolves gently on the skin — from fresh and airy to deep and resinous.


Chemical Composition: 

The therapeutic and aromatic properties of Boswellia rivae come from its unique composition of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.

Major constituents include:

-α-Pinene (35–50%) – Fresh piney brightness; respiratory support and mental clarity

-Limonene (10–15%) – Uplifting citrus tone; mood enhancer

-β-Caryophyllene (5–10%) – Anti-inflammatory and grounding

-p-Cymene and Myrcene – Sweet, balsamic warmth

Incensole and Incensole acetate (trace) – Neuromodulatory; promote calm and emotional balance.

This elegant balance of volatiles gives Frankincense Rivae its distinctive aroma and broad therapeutic spectrum — anti-inflammatory, respiratory, and deeply centering.

In perfumery, Boswellia rivae Essential Oil acts as a soft amber-resin heart and a natural fixative.

It blends effortlessly with:

Woods: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Resins: Myrrh, Benzoin, Labdanum

Florals: Rose, Neroli, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang

Spices: Cardamom, Clove, Black Pepper

Its smoothness allows it to bridge fresh top notes with warm base accords, adding depth, radiance, and meditative calm.
Perfect for luxury natural perfumes, incense accords, and sacred blends.

Therapeutic Benefits: 

Boswellia rivae Essential Oil offers a wide range of therapeutic properties — physical, emotional, and spiritual.

-Respiratory Support Opens airways and promotes calm, deep breathing.
-Anti-inflammatory Soothes muscles, joints, and irritated skin.
-Regenerative for Skin Supports healing and reduces scarring and wrinkles.
-Grounding & Centering Eases anxiety, tension, and emotional fatigue.
-Spiritual Clarity Enhances meditation, prayer, and mindfulness.

It is especially prized in spiritual aromatherapy for its ability to create an atmosphere of peace, introspection, and emotional clarity.

In skincare, it supports cell regeneration, tone, and elasticity, making it a favorite in anti-aging and restorative formulations.

Applications in Perfumery, Skincare & Aromatherapy

In Aromatherapy:

Diffuse to create an atmosphere of calm and presence.

Ideal for yoga, meditation, or sacred space purification.

Blends well with Myrrh, Lavender, and Bergamot for balancing synergy.

In Perfumery:

Acts as a resinous, luminous base with soft citrus lift.

Adds depth to oriental, amber, and spiritual accords.

Works beautifully in both masculine and feminine compositions.

In Skincare:

Add to serums or facial oils (at 0.5–1%) to promote regeneration.

Excellent in blends for scars, mature skin, and uneven tone.

Combine with Rosehip, Sandalwood, or Neroli for luxury face oils.


Aromatherapy & Emotional Uses:

Energetically, Frankincense Rivae is the oil of serenity and spiritual connection.
It harmonizes the mind, body, and breath, helping to clear emotional stagnation and open awareness.

Associated with the crown and heart chakras, it facilitates meditation, compassion, and higher consciousness.
Its scent is both protective and expansive — like breathing in stillness and light.

In energy work, it is used to center the soul, purify the aura, and restore sacred presence.

Boswellia rivae Essential Oil is a treasure of natural refinement — a rare frankincense that speaks softly yet deeply.

It unites freshness and warmth, light and depth, purity and sensuality.

In perfumery, it offers luminous resinous beauty; in skincare, it nourishes and regenerates; in aromatherapy, it brings peace and spiritual renewal.

This is not merely an essential oil — it is a sacred essence of harmony and timeless grace.

A fragrance that awakens presence, restores balance, and connects you to the eternal stillness of the earth.


Safety Guidelines: 

-Always patch test before topical use.
-Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.
-Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.
-Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.
-Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.



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