Where to Buy High-Quality Frankincense: A Buyer's Guide

Frankincense (Boswellia resin) is available in several forms:

• Whole resin – purest, for burning, tea, or powder.
• Powdered resin – convenient for incense, cosmetics, tea.
• Essential oil – concentrated, for aromatherapy, massage, perfume.
• Tincture – liquid extract for internal or topical use.

Where to buy: Health food stores, New Age/spiritual shops, online retailers, specialty incense/perfume stores.

Quality markers: Organic, wild-crafted (not farmed), fresh (potency fades over time).