Frankincense resin is burned as incense in religious ceremonies worldwide, from churches to mosques to ashrams. The distinct aroma creates a sacred space that can help you feel grounded, tranquil, and ready to begin your spiritual practices.
Suggested Use
Frankincense resin is typically burned as incense. One of the best ways to experience your Frankincense resin is to place it in an electric bakhoor burner. Or you can follow these steps to burn the resin:
- Take an incense burner or a heat-proof dish filled with sand.
- Hold a charcoal disc with tongs and light it with a flame until it glows.
- Place the charcoal disc in the middle of the dish and wait until it turns grey.
- Take a piece of frankincense resin and carefully place it on the charcoal dish.
Properties
Psychoactive, calmative, nervine, restorative, anti-depressant, anti-neurotic, anxiolytic.
Method of Extraction
Extracted from the bark of Boswellia sacra
Grade
Dahin Mix, Fosos, Akhras and Royal Green Hojari
Source
Mountain regions of Dhofar in Oman
Safety
Always use tongs to handle the heated charcoal disc and resin. Don’t blow on the charcoal disc close to your face. Handle the flame carefully and make sure your room doesn’t have flammable objects.
