Commiphora
Join me as I explore the world of natural aromatics, the communities that bring them to us, the methods of working with them to sublimate their beauty.
Sustainable Frankincense from the Samburu women of Kenya
The Samburu tribe has a unique relationship with the land, and harming trees in any way is frowned upon. This is due to their reverent relationship with their deity, the Nature God/Goddess N’kai, who resides in the mountains, the trees, lakes and animals. One could say N’kai protects the Samburu Frankincense and Myrrh trees, making sure they are not harmed.
How to make an oil extract of Frankincense-2 methods
There is a lot of interest in the healing compounds found in the different types of Frankincense. Notably, the the Boswellic acid family including AKBA which are ONLY found in Frankincense. With the right information these healing compounds can be incorporated in a broad range of cosmetic and therapeutic products in any kitchen.
Suhul Myrrh-A gift from the trees
Frankincense and Myrrh resins have been used for medicine, incense and perfume for over 6000 years. There are many variations of each of these aromatic treasures and in this post I will tell you about a special Myrrh resin called Suhul Myrrh. Suhul Myrrh is sweeter, lighter in colour and not as bitter as the regular type of Myrrh, and, it is sustainably harvested!
