Frankincense Resin

Benefits

• Brings a warm, resinous aroma to aromatic preparations.
• Can be burned as incense.
• Can be processed to create an aromatic infusion for formulation.
• Adds a distinctive botanical note to fragrance blends.
• Works in traditional and meditative settings.
• Offers a solid resin format for extraction and crafting.
• Can be paired with complementary aromatic ingredients.

Uses

• Burn a small piece as incense using an appropriate heat-safe burner.
• Use in aromatic or meditation settings.
• Prepare a resin infusion for suitable cosmetic formulations.
• Incorporate a properly prepared infusion into soap or body-care projects.
• Pair its aroma with Hambelela Organic’s frankincense essential oil in fragrance work.
• Combine with Hambelela Organic’s carrier oils when preparing an oil infusion.
• Blend its scent with Hambelela Organic’s myrrh resin for incense or aromatic projects.

How to Use

1. For incense, place a small piece on a suitable lit charcoal disc in a heat-resistant burner.
2. Allow the resin to warm and release its aroma; use only in a well-ventilated space.
3. For cosmetic formulation, first prepare and strain an appropriate infusion; do not add raw resin pieces directly to a finished product.

Safety

• Do not ingest the resin or use it as a tea.
• Keep burning resin away from children, pets, flammable materials and unattended surfaces.
• Use incense in a well-ventilated area and avoid breathing smoke directly.
• Do not apply raw resin directly to skin; patch test any finished topical preparation.
• Consult a healthcare professional before using frankincense products for wellbeing purposes if pregnant, breastfeeding, managing a health condition or taking medication.

Specifications

• Product: Frankincense Resin
• Botanical genus: Boswellia
• Form: Hard resin pieces
• Category: Dried Herbs & Powders
• Available sizes: 50 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg
• Botanical species and origin: Not specified on the product listing