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Botanical Name: Boswellia carterrii
Plant Part: Oleogum resin
Country of Origin: Oman
(The image shown is representative of these 'tears' but it's not an actual photo of the product in stock.) Sold by weight. Frankincense (Boswellia carteri), tears, Oman, a/k/a Olibanum. Frankincense tears form from the resin or sap of Boswellia carteri. The bark is cut and the sap which begins to eventually flow once exposed to air becomes hard and brittle, forming bitter tasting golden beads called tears.
Frankincense tears can be ground into a powder or used in their granular form. The tears are often smoldered on charcoal as an incense or its powder form can be sprinkled on charcoal discs or candles. The powdered form can be added to soaps and other toiletries to obtain the healing benefits of frankincense. The aroma of frankincense is warm, woody, sweet and spicy.
Frankincense has been used since ancient times in religious ceremonies, is still used in many churches today. Dioscorides mentions the therapeutic use of the gum to treat skin disorders. Ambroise Pare, a 16th century surgeon, treated soldiers wounds and noted that it stopped bleeding and helped scar tissue to form quickly.
Frankincense slows down breathing and produces feelings of calm. Its comforting and refreshing action is helpful for anxious and obsessional states linked to the past. Other uses for frankincense tears are: meditation, protection, purification, consecration, to cleanse space and drive away negative influences.
HOW TO BURN FRANKINCENSE TEARS/RESIN: These are best burned on a smokeless charcoal disc placed in a heat-safe surface or dish. Place the disc on sand and light it, wait for it to stop smoking as it slowly turns grey. Place the tear/resin on top of the disc and allow the tear to burn. Some users recommend lighting the charcoal disc on its edge and waiting until the disc glows red before adding the tear or resin.
The aroma may be used for spiritual purposes or for the aroma it provides or for repelling insects.
This product is not food grade and is for external use only.
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Martha Ricci (Bronx, NY, US) | May 7th, 2015
The great thing about the frankincense tears is you can steam-distill this to convert it to an essential oil. When it becomes an essential oil, it becomes like an antiseptic oil you can use and even fades those deep scars and is great to use for anti-aging products.
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