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Black Frankincense. A sustainable alternative in a time of crisis.
A recent publication reveals the natural sustainability of two types of Frankincense growing in Northern Kenya. This information is especially relevant in the light of the steady decline of other Frankincense species.
A guide to the different types of Frankincense
, the best way to get acquainted with the Boswellia, AKA Frankincense family is to start with the classics. By classics I mean those types of Frankincense that were often the very first many of us experienced in a mosque, temple, synagogue, church, trip or Hippy commune.
Suhul Myrrh. A gift from the trees
How much sweeter is this gift the tree offers freely than that which we take from her with machete and knife. Though myrrh resin is known for its bitterness, there is a soft sweetness in the aroma of Suhul Myrrh. It is usually lighter, brighter and more translucent than Sarac Myrrh.
Frankincense Neglecta. From the Samburu women to us-Fresh-Sustainable & Fairly Traded
5 years after my first visit with the Samburu Frankincense harvesters in Northern Kenya, things are finally coming together. We now have 2 groups of Samburu women harvesters who need to sell their Frankincense neglecta resins and 2 special wholesalers/importers...
Everyone can now contribute to a sustainable Frankincense future
Around the world, we are losing our medicinal and aromatic plants at an ever-increasing pace while our demand for essential oils, aromatic, cosmetic and therapeutic plant materials continues to grow. We are caught in a loop of unsustainable practices and poor resource...
Ammoniacum. Incense of the Oracle-medicine of the people.
This is an edit of a post I wrote 2 years ago after coming across some lovely Ferula tingitana, (Ammoniacum) resin. Recently, I finally got my hands on the other Ammoniacum, Dorema ammoniacum which you will now find in the shop. For most intents and purposes the two...
Animal Musks-Civet Musk and the problem with a passive approach
I have finally put together an Animalic/Musk sampler. The interest in animal-sourced musk samples has grown steadily in the shop and the release of this new product is a perfect opportunity to continue my discourse on the ethical issues inherent in Civet and other...
How to use Pine and Spruce sap for respiratory relief
We have relied on the aromatic sap of trees for comfort and healing since the dawn of time. Pine, Spruce, Fir, Frankincense, Myrrh, Elemi, and many, many more provide us with a wide range of therapeutic properties and applications.
How to prepare Castoreum and other aromatic delights
Castoreum has a deep, rich, tenacious, leathery, woody scent,often with smoky undertones and hints of forest trees and plants. Castoreum is used as a fixative and a base to middle note in “Masculine”, Oriental, Chypre type perfumes, and in leather accords which it can generate almost single-handedly.
How to Grind Frankincense, Myrrh and other Resins
We have used Frankincense and Myrrh for medicine, cosmetics, perfume and incense since the dawn of civilization.
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FAQ
How do I store resins and how long will they keep?
How do I grind Frankincense?
Can I take Frankincense internally?
Traditionally, Frankincense tears are chewed or brewed for their medicinal properties.
Frankincense is also a part of many traditional medicine formulas where it is often powdered before blending it with other ingredients.
Some, prefer to take a powder of Frankincense as a supplement while others take a tincture or an oil infusion.
Whichever way you use Frankincense and other resins, please keep in mind that their essential oil contains only a minute portion of their therapeutic compounds and ingesting essential oils without the supervision of a health care professional can be very dangerous.