Boswellia serrata: Superior Harvest
Boswellia serrata: Superior Harvest
This is a single vial of a notably fresh harvest that is rare to source.
Boswellia serrata · India (Indian Olibanum or Salai)
One of the freshest and most fragrant harvests that our source has received from India in a long time. The shipment offers a mixture of silver, amber, and green tears that burn with a beautifully fragrant tenacity. Serrata has been used for centuries with records of extensive uses ranging from aiding jaundice, skin lesions, cancer cells, Crohn’s disease, arthritis, mouth ailments, inflammation, and diarrhea. It is considered a NSAID without the negative effects of steroids and is the most well known and utilized species of Boswellia in the world. It is used as an incense in rituals or ceremonies to cleanse and create sacred space, calm the heart and mind, and to encourage spirituality and well-being. Not ideal for chewing, but excellent for teas, tinctures, perfumery, and other creations.
Burn profile: spicy, woodsy, balsamic, warm amber.
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.
