Over the decades I have seen many forms of Benzoin resin. https://apothecarysgarden.com/2016/01/26/the-african-fair-trade-frankincense-and-myrrh-tour-2016/, https://apothecarysgarden.com/2014/07/30/how-to-make-a-whole-extract-of-frankincense-and-other-oleoresins/?wref=tp, https://apothecarysgarden.com/2014/07/30/how-to-make-a-whole-extract-of-frankincense-and-other-oleoresins, https://apothecarysgarden.com/2020/09/01/ammoniacum-incense-oracle-medicine/, How to burn Frankincense as an incense Apothecarys Garden (apothecarysgarden.com), Incense Burning 101 Finding Better Methods/Products. Where Galbanum has a green and very dry scent, Ammoniacum has a fragrance that could be described as golden green, fresh, penetrating and nourishing. Averaging around 95-99% oleoresin with barely any water-soluble gum content, (as compared to 20% -35% in Boswellia Carterii/Sacra and other types), means Boswellia frereana is perfect for mastication and makes a long-lasting chewing gum. These are therapeutically active compounds that have been in the news a lot the past decade and are thought to be behind the plethora of conditions addressed with Frankincense in traditional medicine. So, it is preferable to light it outdoors, and place it safely into your metal bowl, before bringing it back inside. Link to saltpeter charcoal pucks on Apothecarys Garden Etsy. Two types of Fasoukh are most common.
This gives them their own income which they use to purchase medicine and food. Ammoniacum has a lovely green fragrance, similar to, but softer and sweeter than that of its cousin Galbanum which is used in perfumery. Frankincense Frereana is so much in demand in these countries that the harvest is often pre-purchased a year in advance to guarantee supply. BE CAREFUL BURNING INCENSE ANYWHERE! You can find the tincture and the oleo-extract of this resin in the shop. It is used in modern herbalism in the treatment of hysteria, some nervous conditions, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. She recommended in a post one day, the website Apothecarys Garden for purchasing Frankincense and other ethically and sustainably traded incense resins. BRUTALISM Upcoming Debut Streaming in Full! The extensive sorting process gives us our Hojari Supreme, Royal Green Hojari, Hojari silver and a number of other variations that are valued for their distinct colour and scent. The aroma of Asafoetida is extremely pungent and strong and for this reason, it is shipped in airtight tins. When burned as incense, it helps cleanse a space and create a sense of sacredness. While some of this would seem like an advertisement for some of the companies mentioned below, I would like to point out that all products Im describing were purchased by me, at standard market value, and that Ive had no prior communication with any of them before conceiving of this article. A little bit goes a long long way! You should get a similar effect as you would with the electric burners above, but at a cheaper price, albeit with less control over temperature and burn-time. It is calming and strengthening to both mind and heart, aids in meditation and concentration, and helps raise ones spirits. Adding essential oil of Frankincense Carterii will not deliver its full therapeutic value. It is used as an expectorant and wound healer. Because of its popularity over the centuries and its wide-grow-regions, there are probably more varieties of frankincense than any other incense resin. Apparently, it has the same effect for many others when massaged into the chest. It is used in perfumery for its vanilla-like scent and fixative properties and is considered an important ingredient in Oriental style perfumes and Amber accords. It is important to note that it is the resin part of Frankincense that contains the Boswellic acids, not the essential oils.
I distilled a few kilograms of this unusual resin and was completely blown away by the unexpected Emerald Green colour of its essential oil!!
All we need now are customers to support this project. These findings support its use in traditional medicine for inflammation, respiratory, muscle and joint and gastrointestinal issues. It tastes bitter and pungent though this might be due to its high essential oil content. Oman. The resin will quickly burn off its essential oils and the remaining resins will blacken and have a much more caramelized and then burnt smell. This is not only indicated by how they address flatulence, but because they all seem to be connected with the function of communication from an oracular and divinatory perspective, opening gateways in perception and traditionally used when working with or petitioning the Djinn. (See Sumatra benzoin Here-. White Fasoukh is reliably the resin of Ferula Communis while the composition of Black Fasoukh varies from tradition to tradition, culture to culture and geographical areas. Frankincense Carterii is one of a handful of Frankincense types that contain Boswellic acids. It is beautiful material that exhibits the trademark fragrance of Boswellia Dalzielii -Orange/Citrus and Mint with earthy undertones. Ruled astrologically by the Sun, all types of Frankincense are anti-inflammatory, calming to the mind and spirit and aid in meditation and spiritual work. I have distilled resins for over 20 years and have never experienced this intense colour before! There are two species of trees that provide us with most of our Benzoin products. Just be careful not to shatter instead of split them if you do this, because that does happen to me occasionally. It is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and stimulate memory and brain function. Commiphora Myrrha from Yemen. Frankincense is ruled by the Sun from an astrological point of view, is calming to mind and heart, helps raise ones spirits, and is said to generate heightened feelings of spirituality and well-being. Famous for its use since biblical times as medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been at times, worth its weight in gold. truly a pleasure to work with. This method of resin collection is sustainable and causes no harm to the trees or the environment. Though the name may be attributed to the nastiness of the spines, some believe that spirits and energetic beings find a haven in the safety of these spines as they do in brambles, thickets, hedgerows and other environments that keep humans at a safe distance. Frankincense Serrata Boswellia Serrata India Ayurveda Boswellic acids. Many of the women collect resins and bring them to market every week or two. I really never thought much more on the topic for years, and especially after several more failed attempts at finding something traditional, I was resigned to the realization that if I wanted to burn incense it was going to be, basically, synthetic garbage. Fasoukh, which in some cultures is called Oshek or Veshek, is an ancient incense material that has been used in spiritual, magical and energetic work for hundreds if not thousands of years. This means it melts and pools on the hot incense charcoal and emits no charred fragrance as do most types of Frankincense and Myrrh resins. I do not know the dosage or the duration of the treatment and do not counsel anyone to try it. The locals use it as chewing gum and as incense. Boswellia Dalzielii is the most western Frankincense species on what could be called the Boswellia Belt, a latitudinal band of favourable growing conditions that runs from the Ivory Coast in the far west of Africa to the eastern Horn of Africa and continues on through Yemen and Oman all the way to India and Pakistan in the East. It lingers on the tongue just like gasoline does after you have done everything in your power to pull that tube out of your mouth just before the gasoline came out. As I got older and more interested in the religious/spiritual histories of incense use, in places like Catholic cathedrals and Buddhist temples, among many others, I began to suspect that the incense we were burning was not at all what our ancestors had burnt/intended.
Some associate this with the names Mary, Miriam, Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, the froth of the sea? If you want to buy one NOW,I see that Apothecarys Garden now carries their own model. Though this species has been present as long as any other Frankincense species and is an important commercial crop locally, it remained hidden from the view of botanists till recently. It is distinguished from its cousin, Sumatra Benzoin by this enchanting Vanilla scent. To use this natural oleoresin of Frankincense Frereana as a chewing gum, take a few lentil sized tears, or one pea-sized piece, let it warm a bit in your mouth to soften, then as it is chewed it will come together to form a wonderfully fragrant and healing gum that will last for a long time. These incense burners open up a whole new dimension of experience when it comes to appreciating resin incense and other aromatic materials. White Fasoukh lacks green notes and has an earthier, warmer and dryer fragrance than Ammoniacum. Good for a steady smoke production for at least 20-40 minutes. I tried all sorts of sticks and cones, a million brands and flavors. It is used traditionally to treat arthritis, osteoarthritis, inflammation of joints, bronchial asthma and recently has shown promise treating ulcerative colitis, Crohns disease, tumours and causing apoptosis in cancer cells. Afghanistan. In traditional Chinese medicine, the Benzoin resin family is named An Xi Xiang meaning The peaceful rest fragrance. Commiphora Guidotti is ruled Astrologically by the Moon as are its sisters C. Myrrha and C. Erythrea. One customer who suffers from allergies to painkillers, shared recently that she places a small lump between cheek and aching tooth. Asafoetida has also been used as a sedative. Its not totally unpleasant, but most people will rather not do it this way. Link to Apothecarys Garden Etsy, On Etsy, Dan sells numerous incense resins, as well as the essential oils, salves, etc. The cream of the crop are the large green-tinted tears that show up occasionally in each sorters pile and are considered the best of the best, reserved for medicine, special occasions and royalty. Boswellia Sacra is ideal for the preparation of incense blends, therapeutic oils, salves, cremes and tinctures. In several articles Ive read on his blog, hes detailed his ventures into these regions where he spoke with tribal elders and secured appropriate pricing, while also giving them tips on how to work with the trees in a more sustainable way, when/where necessary. Myrrh contains 2 compounds that are analgesic and can help reduce pain. This is taken to help with coughs, colds and respiratory complaints. 
