Boswellia neglecta: Direct Impact Harvest
Boswellia neglecta: Direct Impact Harvest
Boswellia neglecta (Thurimel) · Somalia
By purchasing this species, you are not only experiencing a rare botanical but you are directly impacting the lives of those who harvest it.
This is a “light” harvest and varies from the Kenyan species by being aromatically bright and citrus toned, but notes of peppered honey and warm amber still remain. It's a rare species to find on the market as it is considered a “Honey type” or a “Thurimel” versus the black granules often marketed as neglecta. The light harvests come from the initial sap of the neglecta tree before a darker sap forms, which acts as a callus resin and takes on the granular formation. It contains no water soluble gum, is more robust of an aroma than its Kenyan relative, and has been used to strengthen one mentally, spiritually, and physically. It will pool on your charcoal, melt in warm waxes, and dissolve in alcohol. Locals trade neglecta to use in ritual, incense, and medicine making.
Burn profile: bright citrus, warm peppered honey, amber, and musk.
Boswellia spp.
A brief overview of the frankincense family: There are approximately 20 species of this incense tree & around 12 are commercially valuable. The oleoresin is prized for high boswellic acids & aroma. Uses date back to 1500 BC. The classic species are sourced in the dry season after sections of bark are scarred to induce a gummy weep. Solidified drops, or tears, are often indigenously collected & harvests are regularly sorted by color, shape, & size. Sustainability concerns are at a heightened state due to the age of essential oils & a misunderstanding of the oleoresin properties. Boswellia essential oil is marketed for perfumery & therapeutic properties, but when the resins are distilled health benefits are lost as the boswellic acids are discarded. Often, sustainable resin is what is needed, not essential oil.
Medical Disclaimer: TGH expertise lies in incense making and fragrance. All information provided is solely for educational purposes. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Contraindications may exist. Consult expert medical advice before use. Use at your own risk. Keep away from children & pets.
Recommended Use: Burn these resin tears on top of charcoal that sits inside a dish or traditional burner. It is easiest if you use incense tongs to handle the charcoal. Uses and tools can be found here.
Amounts of resin in photographs have not been weighed & do not reflect amounts that will be received.
