Behind The Bottle | Frankincense

Since ancient times, Frankincense resin has been a highly valued trade commodity by many civilizations, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Persians, Macedonians, and Kushites. These precious resins comprise what is believed to be the world’s oldest global supply chain. doTERRA’s Frankincense essential oil is a proprietary blend of different species of Frankincense resin sourced from northeast Africa and the Arabian peninsula and they have been widely sought for thousands of years. Frankincense trees grow in some of the poorest and most underdeveloped countries in the world. This lack of development and regulation can, unfortunately, lead to exploitative conditions in the supply chain, the incentive to over-harvest, and unhealthy conditions for both the harvesters and the Frankincense trees. Over-harvesting is evident in trees that have too many cuts, are cut too deep, or are not allowed to sufficiently rest between cuts. In our pursuit of purity, doTERRA understands the need for sustainable and responsible sourcing supply chains of Frankincense resins and continues to be a significant leader in driving solutions to help these Frankincense trees thrive for generations to come. doTERRA is proud to be a leading supporter in research and sustainability initiatives to protect these sacred and historic trees. Learn more here: