Frankincense tears consist of the resin obtained from Boswellia carter, a species of tree native to Arabia, India and northern Africa. It takes between 8 and 10 years for these small, thorny, shrub-like trees to mature before the milky resin can be hand-harvested.
- Storing Tips: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
- Origin: Eutopia
- Plant Part Used: Resin; Gum
- Appearance and Aroma: Rock-like with a pleasing, exotic aroma.
- Shape: Pieces
- Aromatic: Burn on smoldering charcoal as incense
Constantly used in Perfume Making Industry: Frankincense is used in the cosmetic and perfume industries.
Frankincense, one of the gifts of the Magi to the baby Jesus at his birth, has spiritual, physical, and mental benefits and uses. Frankincense essential oil is quite expensive for a quality therapeutic grade, but the tears? Not quite so much. And these are extremely useful in many ways, as well.
Frankincense has been used in a wide variety of ways over the centuries, depending on the region, culture, and needs of the people. Except for burning as incense, frankincense tears are best used in most applications in powdered form. The how-to is below!
Here’s a quick bullet summary of some of the ways to use your tears:
Skincare
Steam inhalation for bronchial issues
For meditation and prayer
Insect repellant
To soothe painful joints
As a liniment for sore muscles and minor wounds
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