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Premium Frankincense is a natural aromatic resin obtained from trees of the Boswellia genus, native to regions of Africa and the Middle East. Its aroma is balsamic and slightly spicy, strong, and more aromatic than other incenses, due to its quality and purity.

Premium frankincense is considered one of the most valuable resins in the world due to its distinctive aroma and therapeutic properties. For thousands of years, it has been used in traditional medicine and religious rituals in various cultures.

Frankincense is commonly used in aromatherapy and perfume production. It is also used in personal care products, such as creams and lotions, for its beneficial properties for the skin.

In spiritual practice, Frankincense is commonly used as incense, to purify the environment and help with meditation and connection with the divine.

In Islamic tradition, it is used as an incense during prayers, wedding ceremonies and other celebrations. In the practice of yoga and Buddhism, frankincense is used to aid meditation and relaxation. Places of spiritual practice are burned to help create a harmonious and welcoming environment.

Frankincense is one of the gifts that the Three Wise Men offered to the baby Jesus.

Instructions for use: Light a charcoal and pour a little resin on the coals. The resin will melt and release its fragrance into the air for several minutes.

Origin: Yemen.

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Traditional Use of Frankincense

Frankincense has been used in countless ways for its various medicinal properties. In Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan, the resin of Boswelia papyrifera and Boswelia sacra is chewed and used in rituals. In Ethiopia, the paste of Boswelia papyrifera is used as an antifungal and in perfumes and incense.

In Kenya, the smoke produced by the resin of Boswellia neglecta, when burned, is believed to repel snakes and flies. Also in Oman, Boswelia sacra is often used as an insect repellent. In some parts of Africa, gum and resin are used as an adhesive and ink.

Frankincense resin is used as incense for ceremonies around the world; It is also used in Ayurvedic, Unani and Chinese medicines. Additionally, Boswellia serrata is included in the Indian Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia, the European Pharmacopoeia, and the United States Pharmacopoeia.