

| FRANKINCENSE or Olibanum Latin Name: Boswell carteri Origin: Malaysia, the Middle East, and North Africa Planet: Sun Element: Air |
| In days of old, the highly perfumed resin of frankincense, was as valuable as gold. The plant spirits of this resins is said to invoke the Divine. |
Its sumptuous aroma warms the heart, clears the mind, and enables the spirit to soar... Frankincense resin incense creates a sacred atmosphere that enhances meditation, reduces stress and tension, and uplifts one spiritually. It heightens the awareness of spiritual realms that may lie hidden within the physical. Frankincense has been continuously used for over 3,000 years in magical and religious ceremonies and deepens any religious experience. It focuses spiritual consciousness and evokes the potential for transcendent awareness. Native to the Middle East and North Africa, frankincense was used for religious purposes since earliest times. From the worshipping of the sun god RA by the Egyptians or the god Apollo by the Greeks and even being presented by Balthazar, one of the three wise men, as an offering to the infant Jesus, this resin has been used by humankind for a connection to spirit. It may be used for any type of spiritual ritual or to enhance meditations. Deriving its energy from the sun for burning away negativity and clearing with the element of air |
When used in ceremony, the resin, being less processed than essential oils, hold more essence of the plant and more spirit energy. This concentration of the "blood" of the plant is what make them powerful reservoirs of natural energies. They are different than essential oils and are meant to be used in different ways. The most common way to use resins is to place them on a burning piece of charcoal tablet allowing the aroma of the smoke to fill the space, releasing its energy and essence. They are also a key ingredient in making true and real incense being combined with essential oils and finely ground woods, such as sandalwood. They can be used for their aromatic qualities alone, as an aid to holistic healing, and of course in spiritual and religious rituals. Adding natural incense to your own rituals and ceremonies, will not only add new dimensions and enhance the effects of the ritual, but bring the higher qualities and vibrations to the event. |
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