Elephant tree (Bursera microphylla) Dried Resin Chunks Liquid Extract — External Use Only

Elephant tree (Bursera microphylla) Dried Resin Chunks Liquid Extract — External Use Only

For external use only. Not for internal use. Apply it to the skin only — do not swallow, and do not add it to water or other drinks.

A single-herb liquid extract of dried resin of Bursera microphylla in organic sugar-cane alcohol, extracted under precise temperature control in small batches, for use on the skin.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Bursera microphylla resin — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Precision temperature-controlled extraction. Extracted under strict temperature-controlled conditions to protect delicate, heat-sensitive compounds from thermal degradation and preserve the natural full-spectrum profile.
• One base: organic alcohol. Extracted in organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water and vegetable glycerin. The resin does not dissolve in water, so this extract is not for adding to drinks.
• Ready to use. Apply it straight to the skin, or add it to a cream or oil of your own.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

The elephant tree is a squat, contorted desert tree of Baja California, Sonora and a few sites in southern Arizona, with a swollen tapering trunk that stores water, papery peeling bark showing green photosynthetic tissue underneath, and small fine pinnate leaves it drops at the first sign of drought. It is a Bursera, a relative of frankincense and myrrh, and it bleeds the same kind of aromatic resin: cut the bark and a clear sap runs out and hardens into fragrant chunks.

Ingredients

Tincture: Bursera microphylla dried resin, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

External use only, for adults. Shake well before use. Apply a small amount directly to clean, intact skin with a fingertip or a cotton pad. You can also add it to a cream or oil of your own — shake before each use, as the extract does not dissolve in oil. Patch-test on a small area first and wait 24 hours before wider use. Wash hands after use. Do not swallow, and do not drop it into water or other drinks.

Warnings

For external use only. Do not take internally. Plant resins can irritate or sensitise the skin: patch-test first, and do not apply to broken skin, open wounds or near the eyes. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Flammable: keep away from heat and open flame.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, including on the skin. Not for use on broken skin, open wounds or damaged skin. Discontinue use if irritation, redness or a rash develops. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.