Frankincense Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by doTERRA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Frankincense against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Frankincense is a dietary supplement by doTERRA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and osteoarthritis, inflammation, digestive complaints.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Frankincense by doTERRA
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: frankincense, a resin from the Boswellia tree. Frankincense has been used traditionally to support skin health and wellness, though the strength of evidence for specific uses varies.
There are no other inactive ingredients listed for this liquid form.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for frankincense is thin across the board. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for acne, aging skin, back pain, cancer-related fatigue, or radiation dermatitis.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work—it means the studies we have aren't strong enough to say one way or the other. If you're considering it for a particular reason, your pharmacist can help you weigh what little data exists against your own goals.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Frankincense is generally well tolerated when applied to the skin or inhaled, though quality and dosing vary widely between products. The most common side effects from topical use are dermatitis, irritation, and itching.
Rarely, people have reported allergic skin reactions, including contact dermatitis and eczematous rash. There isn't enough safety information to recommend frankincense during pregnancy or while breastfeeding—the safety data advises against use in both.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Run your specific medications through the search tool on this page to be certain.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're interested in frankincense for skin health or wellness and you're not pregnant or breastfeeding, topical use and inhalation appear generally well tolerated. Watch for any skin irritation or allergic reaction, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Talk to your pharmacist before using it orally or if you have any questions about whether it's right for you.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 19, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Frankincense, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Frankincense by doTERRA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Frankincense | 60 mg | -- |
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
For aromatic or topical use.
Diffuse aromatically or, to apply topically, dilute with a carrier oil to minimize skin sensitivity.
For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Precautions
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your doctor if pregnant or in treatment.
Avoid eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Formula
Pure essential oil from Boswellia carterii, sacra, papyrifera, and frereana species of frankincense.
Boswellia Essential Oil
FDA Statement of Identity
Essential Oil Supplement
Formulation
CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade
General Statements
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Frankincense by doTERRA label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Frankincense by doTERRA
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container85 Amounts shown are per serving.
Frankincense
No knowninteractions
Frankincense is the aromatic resin of the Boswellia tree and is best known for its boswellic acids, which may help with inflammation and joint pain. E...
Frankincense monograph & interactionsFrankincense by doTERRA Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Frankincense. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Frankincense, from the product label.
doTERRA
See all doTERRA products- Name
- doTERRA Intl, LLC
- Street Address
- 389 South 1300 West
- City
- Pleasant Grove
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84062
Frankincense by doTERRA: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Frankincense’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Frankincense's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Frankincense 2 references
- Acebo, E., Raton, J. A., Sautua, S., Eizaguirre, X., Trebol, I., and Perez, J. L. Allergic contact dermatitis from Boswellia serrata extract in a naturopathic cream. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(2):91-92.
- Buonomo M, Hylwa S. Allergic contact dermatitis from Boswellia carterii (frankincense) oil. Contact Dermatitis 2021;85(4):465-467.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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