Idaho Balsam Fir (abies grandis) • Aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) • Frankincense (boswellia carteri).
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There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of bois de rose oil.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of Canada balsam.
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LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Bois de rose oil has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (4912). ...when used topically as a cosmetic ingredient; it is reported to be nontoxic (11). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of bois de rose oil when used orally or topically as medicine.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Canada balsam is considered a safe food substance when used in conjunction with flavors (4912).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used topically (11). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of Canada balsam when used orally in medicinal amounts.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when frankincense essential oil is used topically or by inhalation as aromatherapy (7107). ...when frankincense gum extracts of Boswellia are used topically. Cream containing Boswellia 0.5% to 2% has been used with apparent safely for up to 30 days (21156,21157,91380).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
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General ...Bois de rose oil is well tolerated when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods or when used topically as an ingredient in cosmetic products (11,4912). When used as medicine, no adverse effects have been reported. However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
General ...There is currently a limited amount of information available about the adverse effects of Canada balsam. Orally, Canada balsam is well tolerated in the amounts commonly found in foods (4912). However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes with the oral or topical use of Canada balsam in medicinal amounts has not been conducted.
General
...Topically and by inhalation, frankincense essential oil seems to be well tolerated.
For information on the safety of frankincense when used orally, see the Boswellia serrata monograph.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Topically: Dermatitis, irritation, itching.
Dermatologic ...In one case report, a 68-year-old female presented with contact dermatitis after frequent diffusion of a specific frankincense essential oil product (Young Living Essential Oils) and application to the pillow each night. The patient also applied various other creams to the face. Patch testing identified a positive reaction to frankincense oil and multiple other substances (110145). In another case report, a 28-year-old female developed a severe eczematous rash on the thigh after applying a cream containing frankincense, rosemary, olive oil, and beeswax for 5 days. Patch testing identified a positive reaction to frankincense only (36892).
Immunologic ...Frankincense has been rarely reported to cause allergic skin reactions. In one case report, a 68-year-old female with no history of atopy presented with contact dermatitis after frequent diffusion of a specific frankincense essential oil product (Young Living Essential Oils) and application to the pillow each night. The patient also applied various other creams to the face. Patch testing identified a positive reaction to frankincense oil and multiple other substances (110145). In another case report, a 28-year-old female with a history of atopy developed a severe eczematous rash on the thigh after applying a cream containing frankincense, rosemary, olive oil, and beeswax for 5 days. Patch testing identified a positive reaction to frankincense only (36892).