Perhaps the most famous of all resins, the fame of frankincense (boswellia serrata) extends well beyond the biblical story of Christmas. Frankincense has a sweet, bright scent. It is easy to incorporate into most incense blends. It is one of the most ancient incense ingredients. Although this frankincense is powdered, by the time it is packaged and shipped, it tends to turn into a single, solid lump of resin. It’s very easy to re-powder, but expect it to clump during shipping.
Perhaps the most famous of all resins, the fame of frankincense (boswellia serrata) extends well beyond the biblical story of Christmas. Frankincense has a sweet, bright scent. It is easy to incorporate into most incense blends. It is one of the most ancient incense ingredients. Although this frankincense is powdered, by the time it is packaged and shipped, it tends to turn into a single, solid lump of resin. It’s very easy to re-powder, but expect it to clump during shipping.
It has been said that ancient Rome smelled of smoldering frankincense from one end to the other. Frankincense was one of the primary good moved along the “Spice Road'“. Although often called the “Silk Road”, far more incense resins and oils traveled along the road than silk. Frankincense was once more valuable than gold and remained Even today, the location of the groves where the trees grow are often well-kept secrets.
