09/19/2024
has been a highly valued commodity for millennia, dating back to ancient Egypt, Assyria, and more. The precious resin comprises the oldest global supply chain.
It takes 12-20 years for a Boswellia tree to mature for harvesting The essential oil comes from the resin of the frankincense tree. One Boswellia tree can produce 3-4kgs of resin in one season Harvesters typically make shallow cuts in the bark, from which resin seeps out. The resin is left for two weeks to crystallize, which are then scraped off the tree. This process repeats over multiple weeks throughout the harvesting season. Resin tears are carefully cleaned and organized by size and color by harvesters before distillation.
Through doTERRA’s sourcing partners, more than 20,000 frankincense Boswellia trees have been planted globally since 2016
