{"title":"Biblical Aromatics","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBIBLICAL AROMATICS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is a collection of aromatic materials mentioned in the Old \u0026amp; New Testaments and in ancient Egyptian texts. I often get asked to translate biblical plant names and source the materials they mention. They are all here in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yemeni-myrrh-rare-grade-aapremium-gorgeous-potent","title":"Myrrh Yemen-RARE!","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyrrh resin. Commiphora Myrrha from Yemen. For perfume, Medicine and Incense.\u003cbr\u003e This Myrrh resin is rare in its quality and difficult to come by given the conflicts in Yemen. It is more expensive than regular Ethiopian Myrrh, but each piece is a worthy specimen, exhibiting lovely colour, translucency and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eAlong with Frankincense, Myrrh is probably one of the most well-known natural oleoresins in the world. Famous for its use since biblical times as a medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been at times, worth its weight in gold. Literally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fresh batch of Myrrh is sourced from Yemen and is rich in essential oils, lending it a lovely crisp, warm and bitter fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most precious commodities in the ancient world, this aromatic oleoresin still keeps its value as a component in perfumes and incense, while medicinally, it is unsurpassed as a “heal-all” for oral care, effectively addressing issues such as inflamed sore or infected gums, post-extraction soreness or denture irritation, spongy gums, canker sores, halitosis, gingivitis, and loose teeth. A simple tincture of the raw oleoresin, or essential oil, in alcohol\/water, added to a saline mouth rinse is one of the best treatments for oral issues and sore throats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrrh is a powerful anti-fungal and has been used successfully to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. Myrrh contains 2 compounds that are analgesic and can help reduce pain. One customer who suffers from allergies to painkillers, shared recently that she places a small lump between cheek and aching tooth. She claims it offers her relief in about 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally it is a natural “Bitter”, stimulating digestion, appetite and the production of bile. Topically in a salve or creme, Myrrh has been used for coughs, colds and congestion, cuts and abrasions and hemorrhoids. Myrrh is traditionally used in cosmetic skin-care products for its beneficial effects on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Myrrh is rooted in The Aramaic word for bitter. Mar, Mor. It lives up to its name with a wonderfully rich, sweet, stimulating bitterness. Some associate this with the names Mary, Miriam, Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, the froth of the sea? (Sometimes associated with the Goddess Astarte, Ashtoreth). Either way, Myrrh is considered to be of a feminine nature, which is appropriate since Myrrh is ruled astrologically by the Moon and has an affinity with the fluid systems of our body. ( Frankincense is ruled by the Sun). It is interesting to note that it has also been used to regulate menstrual flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare a simple mouthwash for sore, inflamed or irritated gums, one can place a half teaspoon of Myrrh, crushed or ground in a cup, add boiling water and let sit till cool. It can then be swished in the mouth or gargled repeatedly during the day. A quarter teaspoon of sea salt can also be added to this mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instructions on making your own tincture of Myrrh for oral care or to treat nail fungus,, please see my post, http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2014\/12\/29\/preparing-winter-medicine-with-tree-saps\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with Frankincense, Myrrh brings all its healing benefits to skin and joint loving salves. 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No one can resist a beard that Labdanum has touched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 types of Labdanum are currently available on the global market, the western Mediterranean Cistus Ladanifer and the Eastern Mediterranean Cistus Creticus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \"Spanish, or Western Mediterranean Labdanum Resin and is most often grown as an annual plant and cut to the ground in late summer or early fall. The branches are boiled, and the raw resin floats to the top of the barrel, where it is collected and shipped elsewhere for processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the Labdanum on the market is from this source, most often bought by consumers as a resinoid after solvent extraction, even though it is usually sold as the essential oil of Labdanum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who collect Frankincense, Labdanum, Myrrh and many other traditional wild harvests are ideally suited and positioned to care for our fragrant and medicinal natural resources. We have poorly managed them till now, and they are quickly declining all over the world, even as our consumption increases. By purchasing from traditional harvesters, we can contribute to a responsible and sustainable model of economics and ensure that these natural treasures are thriving still in decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your resin is sticky, removing it from the plastic wrapper may be difficult. My trick and workaround is to place the bag in the fridge or freezer for 15-30 minutes before attempting to separate it from its package. After chilling, it will detach easily and without leaving any material stuck to the wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Labdanum, oleoresin, essential oils, resin. 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It is an aromatic resin named for its long association with the Oracle of the Temple of Ammon. Originally located in Siwa Libya, the temple was an important religious center for the Egyptians and the ancient Greeks,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eBelieved to be the preferred incense to petition the oracle for answers,Gum Ammoniacum is thought to have served the same purpose at the Greek oracle at Delphi. The name has persisted even though the oracles are no longer used as they once were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Oshek or Veshek, Ammoniacum is burned to this day in the Moroccan Jewish tradition before the holy scrolls are removed from the temple ark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resin has a lovely “green” fragrance, similar to, but softer and sweeter than that of its cousin Galbanum which is used in perfumery. Where Galbanum has a green and very dry scent, Ammoniacum has a fragrance that could be described as golden green, fresh, penetrating and nourishing.\u003cbr\u003eIt tastes bitter and pungent though this might be due to its high essential oil content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmoniacum has been used since antiquity for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. 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So, I have put my oil extracts of Poplar bud on sale. They are beautifully fragrant and wonderfully soothing on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Poplar Bud Oil is often called \"Balm of Gilead\", the buds of Poplar\/Cottonwood trees are not the true Balm of Gilead from the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThe original Balm of Gilead is believed to be Labdanum-Cistus creticus, which grows wild in the Gilead area of Biblical Israel. In the heat of the summer, its leaves exude an aromatic resin, a comforting sweet scent of the land carried on the wind, welcoming its sons and daughters back from their travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the scent of the resin laden spring buds of the Poplar tree is similar in many ways to Labdanum, it has its own unique aroma and traditional medicinal properties. You can find Labdanum elsewhere in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have 3 variations of this classic oil in the shop, a rich infusion in Organic Jojoba, Organic Olive oil and Fractionated Coconut oil. You can choose your preference in the drop-down menu at the top of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can't describe the uses of Poplar Bud oil without first mentioning its magnetic and aphrodisiac properties which I have experienced first hand.\u003cbr\u003eA dab of Poplar bud oil rubbed into the scalp creates a powerful attractant for both males and females, a mystical and softly erotic scent that blends naturally with the scent of one's scalp and hair. It is soft, seductive, compelling and difficult to ignore once inhaled. It does not broadcast itself like an artificial perfume but draws in those who have already been invited to one's personal space. A couple of drops can be rubbed between the fingers prior to massaging in the scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoplar Bud Oil works just as efficaciously on beards. Similar to a dab of Labdanum in one's beard, it magnetises and draws people closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoplar oil makes an excellent massage oil or ingredient in a massage oil blend, lending a warm, grounding and balsamic aroma along with its medicinal virtues. 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Every-sized package gets gorgeous pieces perfect for chewing, incense and anything else. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the #2 grade Mujarwal is a lovely quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYemen\/Arabian chewing gum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrankincense Frereana is a  beautiful and fragrant resin traditionally used as natural high-end chewing gum, as medicine and incense. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eFrankincense, or Boswellia Frereana, AKA Maydi, is traditionally sorted into 5 grades. The lowest grade is akin to grains of sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade #1 Frankincense Frereana is called Mushaad and consists of larger, clearer pieces of resin with very little bark. When this type of frankincense is harvested it often comes off in sheets that can reach a length of a foot on rare occasions. However since this is a brittle resin and travels a great distance from the remote mountainsides by donkey and then thousands of miles in containers, boxes and aeroplanes the #1 grade most often is found in pieces no larger than 1 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMujarwaal or # 2-grade is composed of slightly smaller pieces, 1\/2 to 1\/4 inch in general. it is a beautiful and very fragrant resin and I honestly don't know if anyone but an expert can tell the difference between the two grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFas Kabir or Grade #3 Frankincense Frereana is well sorted and clean. It contains pieces of resin that are approximately 1\/4 inch and slightly darker in colour than the 2 higher grades. if you plan to use your Maydi for making moustache waxes, beauty cremes, salves and serums this is the most economical grade and the one I use for many of my products. It is excellent as an incense and can also be chewed as natural chewing gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaydi-Frankincense Frereana-Somalia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the least known Frankincense type in the Western world, but one of the most prized in Arabia and Africa, Boswellia Frereana is Native to the Somali Puntland and the Somaliland highlands, it is their pride and joy. In Somalia and neighbouring countries, it is called Maydi and is considered the King of Frankincense. The fragrance of Boswellia frereana is a warm Amber highlighted by honey, spice and light musk notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Frankincense frereana has a very different chemical composition than other types of Frankincense and contains no Boswellic acids, it is used traditionally as medicine and has been shown in laboratory studies to be anti-inflammatory and helps preserve cartilage by inhibiting an enzyme the body produces that degrades cartilage. It is traditionally thought to help alleviate Arthritic pain and support healthy joints by slowing or stopping the process of cartilage loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia Frereana is widely used as a high-end chewing gum for oral care and is considered antiseptic and anti-inflammatory in both the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts. It is believed that the body benefits from these therapeutic actions when raw resin is chewed. Maydi has been used in anti-ageing and rejuvenative cosmetic preparations and is believed to reduce wrinkles and add elasticity to mature skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected by traditional harvester clans and families in the mountains of the Somali Puntland, from often precarious cliff-growing trees. It is brought down to the coastal plain on the backs of donkeys to be sorted, packaged and sold. It is often bought up quickly by the Coptic church as their signature incense, and traders from across the Red Sea who sell most of their product to Saudia Arabia and other Arabian countries where it is in great demand as a high-end chewing gum and incense material. Frankincense Frereana is so much in demand in these countries that the harvest is often pre-purchased a year in advance to guarantee supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAveraging around 95-99% oleoresin with barely any water-soluble gum content, (as compared to 20% -35% in Boswellia Carterii\/Sacra and other types), means Boswellia frereana is perfect for mastication and makes a long-lasting chewing gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense Frereana is easy to use and a wonderfully fragrant incense on its own or as an ingredient in Bakhoor, and compound incenses. Due to its near complete solubility in alcohol, waxes and vegetable oils, it is perfect for making, cremes, salves, tinctures and many other natural cosmetics, aromatic and therapeutic products. It is an integral ingredient in the traditional Somali Unsii incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Frankincense Frereana, instructions and recipes for using it in healing oils, salves and cremes, please visit my website at http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely natural and unprocessed product and may contain occasional flakes of Boswellia bark which can easily be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use this natural oleoresin of Frankincense Frereana as a chewing gum, take a few lentil sized tears, or one pea-sized piece, let it warm a bit in your mouth to soften, then as it is chewed it will come together to form a wonderfully fragrant and healing gum that will last for a long time. It helps freshen the breath and massage the gums. It is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and stimulate memory and brain function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note our ounces are 30 grams, not the 25 grams offered by many other sellers. To this generous ounce, we ALWAYS add a bit more and NEVER a bit less to our packages. Something our customers have come to count on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Frankincense Frereana, Maydi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 \/ Mushaad #1 Grade","offer_id":34798465843334,"sku":"139-MUSHAAD-1\\2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 \/ Mujarwaal #2 Grade","offer_id":34798465908870,"sku":"102-MUJARWAL-1\/2","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 \/ Fas Kabir #3 Grade","offer_id":34798465941638,"sku":"152-KABIR-1\/2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ Mushaad #1 Grade","offer_id":34798466007174,"sku":"139-MUSHAAD-1","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ Mujarwaal #2 Grade","offer_id":34798466039942,"sku":"102-MUJARWAL-1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ Fas Kabir #3 Grade","offer_id":34798466105478,"sku":"152-KABIR-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 \/ Mushaad #1 Grade","offer_id":34798466171014,"sku":"139-MUSHAAD-2","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 \/ Mujarwaal #2 Grade","offer_id":34798466203782,"sku":"102-MUJARWAL-2","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 \/ Fas Kabir #3 Grade","offer_id":34798466269318,"sku":"152-KABIR-2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 \/ Mushaad #1 Grade","offer_id":34798466302086,"sku":"139-MUSHAAD-4","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 \/ Mujarwaal #2 Grade","offer_id":34798466367622,"sku":"102-MUJARWAL-4","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 \/ Fas Kabir #3 Grade","offer_id":34798466400390,"sku":"152-KABIR-4","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ Mushaad #1 Grade","offer_id":34798466465926,"sku":"139-MUSHAAD-8","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 \/ Mujarwaal #2 Grade","offer_id":34798466498694,"sku":"102-MUJARWAL-8","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 \/ Fas Kabir #3 Grade","offer_id":34798466564230,"sku":"152-KABIR-8","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Mushaad #1 Grade","offer_id":34798466629766,"sku":"139-MUSHAAD-16","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Mujarwaal #2 Grade","offer_id":34798466662534,"sku":"102-MUJARWAL-16","price":223.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Fas Kabir #3 Grade","offer_id":34798466728070,"sku":"152-KABIR-16","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Frankincense_Frereana_Resin_2.jpg?v=1766070850"},{"product_id":"back-in-stock-fresh-frankincense-rivae-somali-region-ethiopia-the-sweetest-of-the-frankincense-family","title":"Frankincense Rivae","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrankincense Rivae is likely my favourite type of Frankincense and never stays in the shop for long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eIt has a haunting, rich fragrance with a soft candy-like sweetness reminiscent of its distant cousin Palo Santo, (Bursera Graveolens). With a deep amber heart and a light, sweet spiciness, it is my go-to Frank in many of my blends and is a beautiful resin on the coal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all others in its family this resin is ruled Astrologically by the Sun. Thus it is considered warming and strengthening to the heart and mind, grounding, cleansing and spiritually uplifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia Rivae has been used traditionally as an incense to cleanse the home, sanctify ceremonies and sacred spaces. Both the essential oil and oleoresin of Frankincense Rivae are ingredients in traditional Bakhoor incense mixes across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent of Frankincense Rivae, though unmistakably that of Frankincense, stands out with a smooth complexity. It is one of the most vibrant Frankincense types I have come across. It lends itself beautifully to natural incense work and can be used in various cremes, salves and oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia Rivae, is an olfactory treat, a rare and unusual Frankincense that should not be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find the essential oil of Frankincense Rivae that I distilled and the absolutely delicious Absolute of Frankincense Rivae in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on rare Frankincense types, ethical and sustainable harvest and Frankincense co-ops and how to use these ancient aromatics, please visit my blog at http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com or http:\/\/fairtradefrankincense.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read more about my trip to visit the Frankincense collectors and for more photos please see my blog post here-https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2019\/03\/04\/the-frankincense-collectors-somali-region-ethiopia\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Wildcrafted Frankincense, Frankincense Rivae, Ogaden Frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":34798469218438,"sku":"137-RIVAE-1\/2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798469251206,"sku":"137-RIVAE-1","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798469283974,"sku":"137-RIVAE-2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798469316742,"sku":"137-RIVAE-4","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798469349510,"sku":"137-RIVAE-8","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":40183944675462,"sku":"137-RIVAE-16","price":191.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":40183944708230,"sku":"137-RIVAE-32","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Frankincense_Rivae_4.jpg?v=1691681402"},{"product_id":"frankincense-papyrifera-incense-perfume-and-medicine-church-incense-boswellic-acids-incensole-incensole-acetate","title":"Frankincense Papyrifera","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh Frankincense Papyrifera from Ethiopia. Boswellia Papyrifera. A source of Boswellic acids, Incensole. Incensole acetate. For medicine, perfume, and Incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eUntil recently, in our North American market, there was little choice as far as the type of Frankincense resin or essential oil one could buy, and it was almost impossible to acquire the rare types of frankincense such as Frankincense Papyrifera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense has been a valuable commodity and a very important part of our global cultures, religions and trade for thousands of years, highly valued for its medicinal, spiritual and aromatic uses, it is only recently that the different types of Frankincense have been examined closely and their unique chemical compositions studied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuled astrologically by the Sun, all types of Frankincense are anti-inflammatory, calming to the mind and spirit and aid in meditation and spiritual work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia, or Frankincense Papyrifera, is distinguished from other types of Frankincense by the presence of Boswellic acids, Incensole and Incensole Acetate. Studies have shown that Incensole Acetate affects our central nervous system and possesses psychoactive properties. According to studies, Incensole Acetate can generate heightened feelings of well-being and spirituality, reduce anxiety and depression and improve memory function. It is presumed that the body also absorbs Incensole and Incensole Acetate through the smoke released during the burning of Frankincense as an incense. One can see why this has been an ideal incense for spiritual\/religious purposes in churches and temples for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boswellic acids that Frankincense Papyrifera contains have been researched extensively and show powerful therapeutic activity in the lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn how to make a traditional tea from Frankincense Papyrifera tears, please see my post-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/the-many-benefits-of-frankincense-tea-1\" title=\"The many benefits of Frankincense Tea\"\u003eThe many benefits of Frankincense Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Boswellia Frankincense Papyrifera oleoresin, Fresh harvested Frankincense, Frankincense resin, Fresh Boswellia Papyrifera, AKBA, Boswellic acids, incense resin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":40183934550150,"sku":"067-BPAPRES-1\/2","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798471577734,"sku":"067-BPAPRES-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798471610502,"sku":"067-BPAPRES-2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798471643270,"sku":"067-BPAPRES-4","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798471676038,"sku":"067-BPAPRES-8","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb-16","offer_id":34798471708806,"sku":"067-BPAPRES-16","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"kilo-32","offer_id":34798471741574,"sku":"067-BPAPRES-32","price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Frankincense_Papyrifera_3.jpg?v=1691677670"},{"product_id":"black-frankincense-sacra-for-incense-medicine-cosmetics-perfume-boswellia-sacra-oman","title":"Black Frankincense Sacra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unusual type of Frankincense Sacra is quite different from the Oman Frankincense we are familiar with. Though it does not rate high in the traditional Omani grading system due to the absence of well-defined tears and the\u003cstrong\u003e abundance of bark\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is favoured by distillers, perfumers and incense makers for its unique aromatic characteristics and abundance of essential oil which lends it its stickiness and intense aroma.\u003cbr\u003eIt conveys these aromatic qualities readily to incense blends, teas, oils, salves, tinctures and cremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eSweeter than the Black Frankincense carterii from Somalia, it has deep notes of amber, wildflower honey, and delicate spices with soft green notes wafting through.\u003cbr\u003eInstead of the lemon top note shared by other types of Omani Frankincense, it has sweet hints of citrus, (Like fresh Tangerines ripening somewhere nearby).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Frankincense sacra makes a gorgeous incense on its own or if desired, small pieces can be warmed and rolled between the fingers into balls, blended with essential oils or rolled in fragrant wood powders such as Agarwood and Sandalwood to create unique incense Pastilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs many other Frankincense types, it contains Boswellic acids which have been shown to exhibit anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.\u003cbr\u003eThe Boswellic acids contribute to its traditional use in cosmetic and therapeutic oils, salves cremes and liniments used for mature skin, joint pain, arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.\u003cbr\u003eFor more information, recipes and instructions on making your own therapeutic or cosmetic products from Frankincense resin, please visit my blog at www.apothecarysgarden.com or see my post at https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2014\/07\/30\/how-to-make-a-whole-extract-of-frankincense-and-other-oleoresins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are about 18 species of Frankincense in the world. Though not all of them yield resin on a commercial scale, those that do have been used for centuries in incense, perfume and traditional folk medicine in the areas they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your resin is sticky, removing it from the plastic wrapper may be difficult. My trick and workaround is to place the bag in the fridge or freezer for 15-30 minutes before separating it from its package. After chilling, it will detach with ease and without leaving any material stuck to the wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Boswellia Sacra, Black Frankincense, Black Sacra, AKBA, Boswellic Acids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41479058555014,"sku":"203-BSACRA1\/2","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798486585478,"sku":"203-BSACRA1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798486618246,"sku":"203-BSACRA2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798486651014,"sku":"203-BSACRA4","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 pound-8","offer_id":34798486683782,"sku":"203-BSACRA8","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound-16","offer_id":34798486716550,"sku":"203-BSACRA16","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Pounds-32","offer_id":34798486749318,"sku":"203-BSACRA32","price":283.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Black-Frankincense-Sacra-2_a36bca8d-a4b7-4ac3-b3e7-61d7075f28c0.jpg?v=1766070862"},{"product_id":"myrrh-powder-apothecary-grade-commiphora-myrrha-perfect-for-preparing-tinctures-oils-tooth-powders-and-incense-blends","title":"Myrrh Powder-APOTHECARY GRADE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is  Myrrh Powder that I personally produced using the finest fresh Sustainably Harvested SuhulMyrrh resin in my collection. I ground, dried and sifted it 4 times! It is so fine, it moves like a liquid. This is the material I use to prepare my tinctures, extracts and personal tooth powder blend. It is so fine, I had to double-bag it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eI believe that high-quality products can only be created from high-quality ingredients. If I want it done right, I have found it is best to do it myself. When bringing in powdered resins from suppliers, I never know if there are added fillers, sub-standard materials or unsellable dust and debris from the bottom of the bag. Even my best and most trustworthy suppliers do not always know the history or contents of the powders they sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, I always prefer to powder my resins. Though this material costs more than commercial Myrrh Powder, you are assured it is the very best quality that can be acquired. In fact, (if I may pat myself on the back), I believe there is no finer Myrrh powder on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have found, when preparing Myrrh products, I get the best results when I use a finely ground powder. But to make a good powder from fresh resin is a long and labour intensive process. This extra-fine powder will save hours of work. Fresh Myrrh contains a lot of hidden moisture. As soon as it is ground, it solidifies again and must be thoroughly dried before it can be ground finer. In fact, it must be aired out and dried with each increasingly fine grind. The drying process of Myrrh Powder is done at room temperature and can take up to a week before it is ready for the next grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Frankincense, Myrrh is probably one of the most well-known natural oleoresins in the world. Famous for its use since biblical times as medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been at times, worth its weight in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most precious commodities in the ancient world, this powerful oleoresin has kept its value as a component in perfumes and incense, while medicinally, it is still unsurpassed as a “heal-all” for oral care, effectively addressing issues such as inflamed sore or infected gums, post-extraction soreness or denture irritation, spongy gums, canker sores, halitosis, gingivitis, and loose teeth. A simple tincture of the raw oleoresin, or essential oil, in alcohol\/water, added to a mouthwash of warm water and 1\/4 teaspoon salt is one of the best treatments for most all oral issues and sore throats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Myrrh is rooted in The Aramaic word for bitter. Mar, Mor. It lives up to its name with a wonderfully rich, stimulating, and palatable bitterness. Some associate this with the names Mary (Mar-Yam), Miriam, Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, froth of the sea. Also, the name of the Goddess Aphrodite which is said to mean \"risen from the froth of the sea\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrrh is ruled Astrologically by the Moon and the sign of Cancer, considered to be feminine in nature, and has an affinity with water, ebb and flow and especially the fluid systems of our body ( Frankincense is ruled by the Sun).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Some Somali Harvesting communities, Myrrh is harvested exclusively by the women of the clan. Frankincense is managed and performed only by men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple mouthwash for sore inflamed or irritated gums, one can place a half teaspoon of Myrrh powder in a cup, 1\/2 teaspoon Sea salt, add boiling water and let sit till cool. 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My favourite is From Herbalist Rosalee de la Foret and consists of 1 tablespoon powdered Myrrh, 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon powder and 2 teaspoons Licorice root powder. 1 Tablespoon Myrrh powder is about 10 Grams or 1\/3 of an ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more recipes for Myrrh and other oleoresins, please see my blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instructions on preparing your own tincture of Myrrh, please visit-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-make-a-tincture-of-myrrh\" title=\"How to make a Tincturte of Myrrh for Oral health\"\u003eHow to prepare a tincture of Myrrh for oral health.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Fresh Harvested and powdered Suhul Myrrh Oleoresin, \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":34798512636038,"sku":"047-MYRPWD-1\/2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798512668806,"sku":"047-MYRPWD-1","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798512701574,"sku":"047-MYRPWD-2","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798512734342,"sku":"047-MYRPWD-4","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798512767110,"sku":"047-MYRPWD-8","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb.-16","offer_id":34798512799878,"sku":"047-MYRPWD-16","price":236.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Lb.-32","offer_id":34798512832646,"sku":"047-MYRPWD-32","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Myrrh_Powder_Apothecary_Grade_4.jpg?v=1691938756"},{"product_id":"galbanum-resin-fresh-a-rare-biblical-fragrance-material-for-perfume-and-incense-ferula-galbaniflua-afghanistan","title":"Galbanum Resin-Fresh!","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalbanum resin- This listing is for the fresh resin of Galbanum-Ferula Galbaniflua which grows from Afganistan up to Turkistan and Kazakhstan in the north.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eIts fragrance is a lovely bright bitter, dry, green and considered by some the aromatic epitome of green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a new batch of extremely fresh Galbanum. It is in its rawest and most unadulterated form. Which ensures it's essential oil content is at its peak. The oozing resin is scraped off the plant in semi-liquid form, packed and shipped in clay containers. It is usually processed with chemical solvents and filtered before being sold in bricks or liquid form. However, this is Galbanum resin in its purest and most potent form.\u003cbr\u003eSince it has not been processed you will come across seeds, twigs and the occasional bit of bark. It is extremely fragrant, ooey-gooey and pretty much a thick liquid\/paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used as-is in incense, tinctured in alcohol for perfume work or infused in oils. You can make your own Galbanum absolute by evaporating the alcohol after tincturing and filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum resin has a richer, deeper and more complex aromatic profile than Galbanum essential oil.\u003cbr\u003eLike many other resins, it acts as a fixative in perfume and aromatic compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum is one of the four essential ingredients of the Holy Incense mentioned in Exodus 30:34 and Ecclesiastes 24:14–15. It was one of the ingredients of Ketoret, the Jewish Holy Incense that was burned in the Tabernacle in the 1 st and 2nd Jewish Temple at Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum has been used for medicine since time immemorial and is a component in ancient Egyptian Khyphi incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family name Ferula refers to the sheath-like sleeve which \"Clasps\" the hollow stems of most of this family of perennial herbs. 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Commiphora Myrrha from the Ogaden region Ethiopia. For perfume, Medicine and Incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThere are fewer fair trade concerns with resins from Ethiopia compared to those from other countries since the Ethiopian government regulates the resin prices so collectors get a fair share, and they have been working for decades to address issues of sustainability in the resin trade there. They have set up programs to educate harvesters in sustainable methods of tapping and nurseries to supply young trees to resin harvesting areas. To the best of my knowledge, the tree's biggest threats in Ethiopia are agricultural encroachment, use for charcoal and the insects and pathogens that are their natural enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Frankincense, Myrrh is probably one of the most well-known natural resins in the world. Famous for its use since biblical times as a medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been at times, worth its weight in gold. Literally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fresh batch of Myrrh is sourced from the semi-nomadic pastoralists who tend their herds in the Somali region of Ethiopia which till recently was named the \"Ogaden\" after one of the larger tribes in the area. This change of name came about only after years of conflict between the Somali population and the Ethiopian Government which was given this exclusively Muslim Somali territory by the British.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most precious commodities in the ancient world, this aromatic oleoresin still keeps its value as a component in perfumes and incense, while medicinally, it is unsurpassed as a “heal-all” for oral care. A simple tincture of ground resin, or essential oil, in alcohol\/water, added to a saline mouth rinse is one of the best treatments for oral issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrrh has been used internally and externally to treat a wide range of ailments in both traditional and contemporary medicine. I cannot legally share these uses here so I encourage you to research the \"medicinal uses of Myrrh\" online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Myrrh is rooted in The Aramaic word for bitter. Mar, Mor. It lives up to its name with a wonderfully rich, sweet, stimulating bitterness. Some associate this with the names Mary, Miriam, and Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, the froth of the sea? (Sometimes associated with the Goddess Astarte, Ashtoreth). Either way, Myrrh is considered to be of a feminine nature, which is appropriate since Myrrh is ruled astrologically by the Moon and has an affinity with the fluid systems of our body. ( Frankincense is ruled by the Sun). It is interesting to note that it has also been used to regulate menstrual flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare a simple mouthwash  one can place a half teaspoon of Myrrh, crushed or ground in a cup, add boiling water and let sit till cool. It can then be swished in the mouth, or gargled repeatedly during the day. A quarter teaspoon of sea salt can also be added to this mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instructions on making your own tincture of Myrrh for oral care, please see my post, http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2014\/12\/29\/preparing-winter-medicine-with-tree-saps\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Fresh Myrrh resin, Commiphora Myrrha.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":34798544093318,"sku":"046-EMYRRH-1\/2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798544126086,"sku":"046-EMYRRH-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798544158854,"sku":"046-EMYRRH-2","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798544191622,"sku":"046-EMYRRH-4","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798544224390,"sku":"046-EMYRRH-8","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16","offer_id":34798544257158,"sku":"046-EMYRRH-16","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32","offer_id":34798544289926,"sku":"046-EMYRRH-32","price":343.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Myrrh_1.jpg?v=1768315873"},{"product_id":"frankincense-sacra-oman-boswellia-sacra-for-incense-medicine-perfume","title":"Frankincense Sacra Oman","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh Frankincense Sacra from Oman. A very fragrant and fresh shipment. It is beautiful burned as incense and makes a gorgeous-smelling oil extract for lotions, salves and medicated oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what we call the harvest blend. It has not gone through an extensive sorting process. You will find light and dark tears as well as small pieces of bark. For this reason it is also the least expensive of the Frankincense sacra resins we have in the shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an ongoing debate among botanists whether Frankincense Carterii from Somalia and Frankincense Sacra which grows in Oman are the same species or different. This debate could, and likely will, go on for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple of churches and temples around the world, Frankincense Sacra resin is traditionally used as incense and medicine. Its essential oil is distilled for perfumery and aromatherapy.\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of 6 frankincense types that is rich in Boswellic acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Boswellia Sacra contains the Boswellic acids in its resin, (Not the essential oil!), it is ideal for the preparation of therapeutic oils, salves, cremes and tinctures. It is easy to work with and its beautiful fragrance follows it through every product you make.\u003cbr\u003eIt is traditionally used to make Frankincense tea and the tears are often chewed as a healthy alternative to sweetened artificial gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn how to make the traditional Frankincense tea with Frankincense Sacrqa tears, please see my post-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/the-many-benefits-of-frankincense-tea-1\" title=\"The many benefits of Frankincense tea\"\u003eThe many benefits of Frankincense tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor recipes, instructions and more information about the different types of Frankincense, Myrrh and other oleoresins, please visit my blog at http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, our \"Ounces\" are not 25 grams as with most sellers, (a standard Ounce is actually 28.3 Grams), they are 30 Grams and my helpers are instructed to ALWAYS add more and NEVER less to each bag of resin. If you weigh the item you purchased you will confirm this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Frankincense Sacra, Boswellia Sacra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41387138809990,"sku":"034-SACRA-1\/2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798554710150,"sku":"034-SACRA-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798554742918,"sku":"034-SACRA-2","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798554775686,"sku":"034-SACRA-4","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798554808454,"sku":"034-SACRA-8","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb.-16","offer_id":34798554841222,"sku":"034-SACRA-16","price":166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Lb.-32","offer_id":34798554873990,"sku":"034-SACRA-32","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Frankincense_Sacra_1.jpg?v=1766070874"},{"product_id":"frankincense-neglecta-thurimel-somalia-boswellia-neglecta-light-mirafour","title":"Frankincense Neglecta-Thurimel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrankincense Neglecta Thurimel Resin- Somalia, Co-op harvested. \"Frankincense Neglecta Light\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThis shipment of \"Light\" Boswellia neglecta from Somalia is beautifully fragrant with a warm Amber Frankincense heart and notes of honey and black pepper. It is more vivid, fruity and citrusy than the Kenyan Frankincense Neglecta Thurimel. It dissolves and pools on the coal with no charred fragrance, as with most Frankincense and Myrrh types. It also dissolves easily in warm carrier oils, waxes and alcohol for the formulation of moustache waxes, cremes, salves, lotions and tinctures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a type of aromatic resin that is not often seen in commerce.\u003cbr\u003e The classic types of Frankincense appear in the form of tears.\u003cbr\u003e The crystalline \"Thurimels\" or Honey type resins are traded locally and are traditionally used in ritual and medicine among the African harvester communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiversifying the trade in resins gives harvesters and their communities a broader income base and a safety net in case the mainstream Frankincense and myrrh trees cannot be saved from their current decline. They are dying off worldwide at an alarming rate from both environmental stresses and human folly.\u003cbr\u003e Often, up to 95% of their yearly income is generated from the collection and sale of these aromatic resins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlibanum \u0026amp; Thurimel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur familiar Frankincense types are oleo-gum-resins and contain varying proportions of water-soluble gum. This combination of gum and oleoresin exudes from the tree as a white emulsion, giving Frankincense its traditional names- Luban in Arabic and Levonah in Hebrew, both based on the Semitic root word \"White\", לבן. The latin name for Frankincense, Olibanum and Oleum Liban in ancient Greek are both derivatives of this word. After thousands of years, we associate all Frankincense species with this white exudate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly, Boswellia neglecta is an oleoresin with no water-soluble gum. It appears as clear golden droplets and thus, is not an Olibanum or Luban.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does this \"Light\" B. neglecta differ from other Frankincense resins in colour and composition, but the honey-coloured \"Light\" resin contrasts radically with the granular aromatic black resin produced alongside it on the very same tree which is commonly sold as Boswellia neglecta resin. Confused yet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor these reasons, I felt we needed a good name for the amber resin of Boswellia neglecta. It sounded grammatically grating and irritatingly unimaginative to call it \"Neglecta Light\" in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, for clarity, linguistic aesthetics, and to more easily differentiate the \"light from the dark, I have dubbed the resin formerly known as Boswellia neglecta \"Light\"- Boswellia neglecta Thurimel. \"Thurimel\" means Frankincense Honey in Latin. I considered the other Latin version, Tus melle, but that sounded too smelly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent of this Frankincense neglecta Thurimel from Somalia is more intense than the Kenyan variety. Though both share the same Amber Frankincense heart couched in sweet honey and soft musk, this variety is more vivid, fruity and citrusy than the Samburu Frankincense neglecta Thurimel. Other than the scent, and a slightly darker colour, it seems identical to the Kenyan variety in all ways. It is a pure oleoresin with no water-soluble gum which means it melts cleanly into the charcoal as incense, and just as readily, dissolves into warm oils and waxes for the production of moustache waxes, oils, salves and cremes. It makes a unique, essential oil which you will find in the shop . The infused oil of this Frankincense feel softening, nourishing and penetrating on the skin. I find it helps reduce feelings of anxiety and tightness of the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn introduction to Boswellia Neglecta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boswellia or Frankincense neglecta resin of commerce is generally accepted as a dark, granular, blackish mass with a rich familiar Frankincense fragrance and a note of sweet Fir trees. l was convinced no tree could produce 2 resins so different in appearance. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes in Northern Kenya I would still be sceptical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial injury to the tree generates a clear oleoresin which hardens translucent and light golden. Subsequently, the tree creates traumatic resin ducts as do our Northern Spruce and Pines. These ducts generate a therapeutic compound called \"Callus Resin\" that acts as a bandage and promotes the growth of protective tissue that heals the wounds, creates \"scar tissue,\" and isolates healthy tissue from diseased. I assume, that the presence of different chemical compounds lends a different fragrance profile to each of these oleoresins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Scandinavia, Spruce callus resin is used in traditional salves for slow-healing wounds and diabetic ulcers. This is the type of Boswellia neglecta resin we are familiar with in the West. It is granular, fragrant, and often tar-like in texture and colour.\u003cbr\u003e I prepare my Frankincense \"Heartsease oil\" from the dark neglecta used in massage to help reduce anxiety, panic, and chest tightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Northern Kenya, the Samburu women pick it off the trees in small tears which melt together in the 30-40 degree heat that accompanies most days in the bush. It is usually purchased as an aggregate in hardened lumps shaped by the women's hands as they keep the light resin separate from the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all its brothers, Frankincense Neglecta is ruled by the Sun from an astrological point of view. It is calming and strengthens both mind and heart, aids in meditation and concentration, and is thought to act as an aphrodisiac. It is assumed this oleoresin is composed of Boswellic (resin) acids, but I have yet to come across an analysis of the resin. 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Commiphora Guidotti is the accepted Commiphora\/Myrrh type used in mainstream commerce under the name Opoponax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThough there are other Commiphoras, such as C. Erythrea, also called Scented Myrrh and Opoponax, it is C. Guidotti that yields the Opoponax essential oil we are accustomed to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Commiphora Guidotti, known as \"Hadi\"\", and Commiphora Erythrea, known in Somalia as \"Hagar\", are sold as Opoponax in the West. 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The tears are much easier to work with than the resin when preparing incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eUsually sold as a sticky mass, this material is in the form of dry tears much like Frankincense, Myrrh and other familiar resins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a unique green\/earthy aroma on the coal and the essential oil has a rare complex dry perfume to it with hints of green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it has not been processed, you will come across seeds, twigs and the occasional bit of bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used in incense, tinctured in alcohol for perfume work or infused in oils. You can make your own Galbanum absolute by evaporating the alcohol after tincturing and filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many other resins, it is fixative in perfume and aromatic compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Galbanum has a slightly different fragrance profile than the sticky resin in the shop. The green notes are not as front and center pungent and appear as soft sweet green secondary notes. It may be from one of the alternative species from which Galbanum is collected. perhaps Ferula rubricaulis. However, it is impossible to ascertain the exact species without seeing the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum is one of the four essential ingredients of the Holy Incense mentioned in Exodus 30:34 and Ecclesiastes 24:14–15. It was one of the ingredients of Ketoret, the Jewish Holy Incense that was burned in the Tabernacle in the 1 st and 2nd Jewish Temple at Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been used for medicine since time immemorial and can be found in recipes for ancient Egyptian Khyphi incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts odour profile is amber, sweet, and balsamic, with hints of fresh, sweet green notes. It is one of a few natural green base notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family name Ferula refers to the sheath-like sleeve, which \"Clasps\" the hollow stems of most of this family of perennial herbs. 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Used extensively in incense, perfume and traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eOne of the few Botanical ingredients that come close to the aroma of an animalic ingredient, Costus root has a beautiful, musky, tenacious soft scent that is similar to that of warm animal fur.\u003cbr\u003eI adore the fragrance of Costus. To me is reminiscent of the smell of one's lover in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCostus, called \"Kosht\" in the Old Testament, is another one of the ingredients used in the Sacred Jewish incense, \"Ketoreth\" used in the time of the First and Second Temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic artist Justine Crane from \"The Scented Djinn\" produces a wonderful incense she named \"The Ram\" based on Costus root. This has been my favourite incense to burn at home for a few years now. If I haven't purchased all of it you will find it in her Etsy shop here-https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/shop\/TheScentedDjinn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI chose the whole root rather than pre-powdered material because if given the chance, I always prefer to powder my own ingredients. This is for two reasons-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-Keeping the material whole usually helps preserve the aroma of herbs.\u003cbr\u003e2-Sometimes, the powdered material is adulterated with less expensive or sub-standard material such as old or very small pieces and dust from the bottom of bags. Even though you may be buying from an honest and reliable retailer, materials often pass through the hands of numerous middlemen and brokers before they reach your supplier and they may have no idea of the material's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough it may seem a challenge, (It really isn't!), these whole pieces of costus root can be easily powdered in a clean coffee grinder, (or mortar \u0026amp; Pestle), after breaking up into smaller pieces.\u003cbr\u003eMy trick is to put them in a ziplock bag and smash them with a hammer first. Costus is not a fibrous root and will shatter nicely into smaller pieces. Easy-Peasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCostus root not only adds an animalic musk note to perfume blends, it also acts as a fixative. The root can be used to prepare a perfume tincture once it is ground and macerated in 95% alcohol. 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It is collected in small clay cups that are affixed to the bark of the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eIt is an entirely sustainable harvest. Many of these trees are hundreds of years old, healthy, thriving and tapped yearly in the traditional manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin possesses a lovely blue\/green colour when first collected. This novel colour fades somewhat over time but one can still see green tones in this shipment of fresh oleoresin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Atlas Mastic is a species of Pistacia\/Pistacio and kin to the Chios Mastic tree and Pistacia vera that delivers our yummy Pistachio nuts. Though the nuts of Pistacia Atlantica are not as easily edible as the Pistachio they abound with nourishing and therapeutic compounds.\u003cbr\u003eThis tree provides a plethora of ancient traditional medicines and the resin is a lovely balm, perfume and incense ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco to the Zagros mountains in Persia, Mount Atlas Pistacia is considered by many to be the Terebinth tree referred to in the old Testament. 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Also called medieval Dragon's  Blood, these tears and pieces are very clean with no bark and break to expose a glasslike center of the deepest red colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are approximately 20 different trees around the world that supply a red resin called Dragons Blood. Some grow in Asia and others South America, but, it is thought that the Dragons Blood from the Dracaena cinnabari tree on the island of Socotra is the original resin traded for thousands of years to the West along with Frankincense and Myrrh through the \"Incense Route\". For this reason, it is considered to be the material referred to in ancient Greek and Medieval texts, formularies and Pharmacopoeias through the ages. This has lent this resin the nickname \"Medieval\" Dragons Blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chemical composition of the different Dragons Blood resins vary as do their traditional therapeutic applications in local folk medicine. The Dragons Blood of D. Cinnabari from Socotra is used in traditional and local medicine. Traditional applications in the West for Dracaena Cinnabari resin include its use as a pigment and dye and as a durable lacquer used specifically to lend a deep red finish to violins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most familiar use for Socotra Dragons Blood nowadays is as the main ingredient of a deep and permanent blood-red ink and as a potent incense material for ritual and ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first inhalation, the fresh resin of D, cinnabari has no scent of its own. This is due to its high proportion of resin and lack of essential oil. However, once a small piece is laid on the hot coal as incense, the presence and personality of D. Cinnabari expand to fill the room. Its scent is deep, rich and sensuous. A dark deep Amber with a smooth warm nuttiness that is both calming and stimulating. It delivers hints of Red Sea breezes and perfumed summer nights. Only a little bit of this resin is needed to transform a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the highest grade of Socrata Dragons blood and composed of the individual tears that form when the tree is wounded. The Dragons Blood tree is harvested differently than Frankincense trees who's bark is stripped in small sections where the resin can\"run\" before it solidifies. Only small shallow singular gouges through the bark of D. Cinnabari yield resin and this is seen in the generally small size and shape of these resin tears. This is called \"Resin\" grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hopes that with the lighter tapping method the D. Cinnabari trees are less stressed than other commercial resin-bearing trees. I have no provenance on this resin. I can't say with certainty it is fairly traded and harvested sustainably. 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It is extremely fine and dissolves quickly in alcohol when producing magical and mundane inks.\u003cbr\u003eThis is truly premium material and of a quality that is often difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are approximately 20 different trees around the world that supply a red resin called Dragons Blood. Some grow in Asia and others South America, but, it is thought that the Dragons Blood from the Dracaena cinnabari tree on the island of Socotra is the original resin traded for thousands of years to the West along with Frankincense and Myrrh through the \"Incense Route\". For this reason, it is considered to be the material referred to in ancient Greek and Medieval texts, formularies and Pharmacopoeias through the ages. This has lent this resin the nickname \"Medieval\" Dragons Blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chemical composition of the different Dragons Blood resins vary as do their traditional therapeutic applications in local folk medicine. 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It delivers hints of Red Sea breezes and perfumed summer nights. Only a little bit of this resin is needed to transform a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the highest grade of Socrata Dragons blood and composed of the individual tears that form when the tree is wounded. The Dragons Blood tree is harvested differently than Frankincense trees who's bark is stripped in small sections where the resin can\"run\" before it solidifies. Only small shallow singular gouges through the bark of D. Cinnabari yield resin and this is seen in the generally small size and shape of these resin tears. This is called \"Resin\" grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hopes that with the lighter tapping method the D. Cinnabari trees are less stressed than other commercial resin-bearing trees.\u003cbr\u003eI have no provenance on this resin. I can't say with certainty it is fairly traded and harvested sustainably. 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It is an intensely fragrant liquid. Nothing has been added to it and nothing removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThe cost of authentic Chios Mastic and the very small amount of essential oil available from the resin means the price of the essential oil and hydrosol are relatively high. However, the rush one gets from every little sniff of this amazing fragrance will, I believe, make this a prized treasure in every aromatic collection and make the cost seem inconsequential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance of Mastic Hydrosol is sweet-spicy herbaceous, reminiscent of fresh-cut honey-rich wildflowers, with a deep amber note. It is uplifting and stimulating without being harsh or hard-edged. Dry Black pepper notes weave through it, balancing the candylike-sweetness and adding dimension. It is vibrant, potent, heady and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the pure hydrosol distilled exclusively from the very dear Chios mastic grown on the island of Chios Greece.\u003cbr\u003eMost Mastic essential oil and Hydrosol on the market is blended with the much cheaper Turkish Mastic or exclusively from other types of mastic.\u003cbr\u003eChios mastic has a unique fragrance that is unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best known natural chewing gums, this sweet-smelling, classic resin has a track record as ancient as Frankincense and Myrrh. Used extensively in the Mediterranean for medicine since the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece, Mastic is a mainstay of Mediterranean cooking, baking and the production of liqueurs,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown exclusively on the Greek island of Chios, Chios Mastic resin production has been coveted by empires and conquerors. Controlling the supply of Chios Mastic has been a strategic consideration by invading armies for hundreds if not thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic is the original Old World chewing gum with the origin of its name rooted in mastication ie: chewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic Chios Hydrosol comes in Purse-size 2 Ounce sprayers, 3.5 Ounce gorgeous and elegant airless spray misters that are reusable, and 32 Ounce aluminum canisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith traditional medicinal attributes ranging from digestive ease, fresh breath, stimulating the gums and appetite, removing plaque and refreshing the mind, Mastic has been used as medicine for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies have shown that compounds in Mastic resin kill the H. Pylori bacteria which is a known cause of ulcers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic is an integral ingredient in \"Chrism\" the sacred anointing oil of the Orthodox church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic has a unique and unusually sweet aroma which has made it a popular ingredient in confections, cakes, puddings and other traditional culinary delights of cultures all around the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Mastic, Pistacia Lentiscus, Mastic Hydrosol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":39284423262342,"sku":"213-MASTICHYDRO-1","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2","offer_id":40346524713094,"sku":"213-MASTICHYDRO-2","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 Airless Pump","offer_id":43064002609286,"sku":"213-MASTICHYDRO-3.5","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":39284423295110,"sku":"213-MASTICHYDRO-16","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32","offer_id":39284423327878,"sku":"213-MASTICHYDRO-32","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Mastic_Hydrosol_33.png?v=1691771165"},{"product_id":"pure-mastic-essential-oil-chios-60683","title":"Mastic Chios Essential Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eMastic Chios essential oil is a clear, colourless and intensely fragrant liquid. Nothing has been added to it, and nothing has been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThe high price of authentic Mastic Chios Essential Oil is due to the very small amount of essential oil available from the resin  However, the rush one gets from every little sniff of this amazing fragrance will, I believe, make this a prized treasure in every aromatic collection and make the cost seem inconsequential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma of this Essential Oil really is something!! It has the sweet-spicy herbaceous scent of fresh-cut honey-rich wildflowers, with a deep amber note. It is uplifting and stimulating without being harsh or hard-edged. Dry Black pepper notes weave through it, balancing the candylike-sweetness and adding dimension. It is vibrant, potent, heady and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic Chios Essential Oil is the pure essential oil distilled only from the very dear Chios mastic grown on the island of Chios Greece.\u003cbr\u003eMost Mastic essential oil on the market is blended with the much cheaper Turkish Mastic or adulterated with inexpensive diluents. \u003cbr\u003eThe real and pure Mastic Chios Essential Oil has a unique and intense fragrance that is unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChios Mastic is one of the best-known natural chewing gums in the West. and has a track record as ancient as Frankincense and Myrrh. Used extensively in the Mediterranean for medicine since the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece, Mastic is a mainstay of Mediterranean cooking, baking and the production of liqueurs,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown exclusively on the Greek island of Chios, Mastic resin production has been coveted by empires and conquerors. 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Every once in a while, I come across a Sudanese harvest, but the quality is on par with the Ethiopian \"Export Grade,\" which is great. However, this time the Sudanese have outdone themselves and raised the bar with Frankincense papyrifera Sudan Supergrade I don't know if this is a quality they can maintain in the long run, so I suggest stocking up while we have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, in our North American market, there was little choice as far as the type of Frankincense resin or essential oil one could buy, and it was almost impossible to acquire the rare types of frankincense such as Frankincense Papyrifera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia, or Frankincense Papyrifera is distinguished from other types of Frankincense by the presence of Boswellic acids, Incensole and Incensole Acetate. Studies have shown that Incensole Acetate affects our central nervous system and possesses psychoactive properties. 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Someone I have had the pleasure of meeting during my trips to visit the Frankincense harvesting women of Northern Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKataf Myrrh or Commiphora kataf essential oil has a beautiful deep green colour and the sweetest of scents. Not the aroma profile one would expect from a member of the Myrrh family. (The root of the name Myrrh is \"Bitter\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reminds me of a scent that could be wafting off a freshly prepared exotic fruit dessert or beverage. It presents a fine balance between sugary sweet and citrus tart, (With just a hint of citrus zest bitterness). It is a dance of light, fruity and herbaceous facets with delicate mint and perfectly balanced camphoraceous notes that lend the whole accord substance and cohesion. It dries down to a light, powdery and minty amber over time, reminiscent of some types of Frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKataf Myrrh essential oil may be a perfect component in Fougere and gourmand perfume blends, but really, the imagination is the limit since it has never been available for us to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this a gorgeous essential oil, but it is also sustainably harvested and purchased through Fairtrade practices from the women of the Samburu tribe in Northern Kenya where the men of the tribe have control of all things monetary.\u003cbr\u003eThe women sometimes walk days to collect this resin before bringing it to a remote village on market day. They most often buy food and medicine for their families in the market after selling their wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin of Kataf Myrrh looks almost identical to that of Commiphora Holziana which is also collected in the same area however, the fragrance profile and the colour of the essential oil differentiate the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKataf Myrrh is a little-known cousin of Myrrh, and in the past, was likely used to adulterate the expensive and sought-after Commiphora Myrrha. Since there was no market for resins that could not be tapped or harvested in commercial quantities, many of the more obscure, (and unique), Commiphora types were used to bulk up the volume of Myrrh resin and the income of rural collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is only recently that we have started identifying Commiphora trees with a focus on their aromatic resins and the fragrance profiles that distinguish them one from another.\u003cbr\u003eSome, like Commiphora Confusa and Commiphora Kataf, have such distinct and unique aromas and chemical makeup that their resins can be collected segregated, and distilled separately creating completely new and unique products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new appreciation contributes to a broader and more reliable income for many poor, rural and pastoral collecting communities and takes some of the pressure off the mainstream Frankincense and Myrrh trees which in some cases are overharvested to meet our growing Western demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin of Kataf Myrrh is collected sustainably and without tapping. It is distilled in small batches by a woman who has spent decades working in the field with the many Commiphora\/Myrrh species of East Africa which number in the hundreds. She has organized the local women gatherers to collect each aromatic species separately so they can be distilled and appreciated as distinct entities instead of being ignored or lumped with other more commercially known resins and essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommiphora Kataf is one of the most delightful fragrant of the Commiphora resins I have yet to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Commiphora Kataf, Kataf Myrrh, Sweet Myrrh, Scented Myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":39323094122630,"sku":"011-KATAFEO-1","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":39323094155398,"sku":"011-KATAFEO-5","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":39323094188166,"sku":"011-KATAFEO-10","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30","offer_id":39323094220934,"sku":"011-KATAFEO-30","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":39323094253702,"sku":"011-KATAFEO-100","price":307.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/KatafRS.jpg?v=1766070854"},{"product_id":"black-mastic-rare-pistacia-12859","title":"Black Mastic-RARE!!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a rare find!!! Black Mastic! You will not find this aromatic material anywhere else online!\u003cbr\u003eI only have access to a small amount of this unusual material so get it while it is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eBlack mastic is a hidden African treasure. Even I had no idea it existed till a few short months ago!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used on its own as incense in East Africa and Arabia and blended with other aromatic materials when preparing Somali Uunsi and Arabian Bakhour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough in looks it is reminiscent of Black Frankincense Neglecta, its aroma is nothing like it!\u003cbr\u003eIts fragrance is definitely that of the Pistacia family but what distinguishes it is an uplifting, crisp, vibrant green note with a hint of spice. This is a very unusual material!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will make a very interesting perfume tincture and incense material and smells like nothing else I have come across in the resin world. In fact, I have a perfume tincture macerating as I write this and I can't wait for it to be ready for use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Mastic is a natural exudate that is scraped off the trees in very small amounts. (Which may be a contributing factor to the bits of bark mixed in with the resin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs semi-nomadic pastoralists herd their animals through the dry Savannah, they visit each tree for a few minutes and collect whatever resin they can find. They create lumps in the palm of their hand that slowly grow in size from tree to tree. The lumps are eventually added together and sold or traded in small village markets where they purchase or barter for food and supplies. I love seeing these egg-shaped lumps because each tells a story of the efforts and journey of the collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to East Africa, the Black Mastic tree is not tapped or harmed to collect the resin. it is a natural exudate that forms in the dry season after the rains have stopped. This resin is very similar in consistency to Frankincense Neglecta and Kenyan Frankincense and is, as far as I can tell, a result of interactions between longhorn beetle larvae and the trees. This means the resin is not produced as a result of tapping or damaging the tree which makes it a sustainable product. (See my post-here-https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2022\/01\/24\/black-frankincense-a-sustainable-alternative-in-a-time-of-crisis\/).\u003cbr\u003eI am very pleased to add one more sustainably harvested resin to AG's growing collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack African Mastic, like the other members of the Mastic family, has very pleasing, sweet citrus top notes. its unique and distinguished aroma makes it valuable in both incense blends and perfume compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen creating sacred space or cleansing an area, I have found there is nothing with as high a vibration and cleansing ability as a representative of the Mastic family on the coal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note our ounces are 30 grams, not the 25 grams offered by many other sellers. To this generous ounce, we ALWAYS add a bit more and NEVER less to our packages. Something our customers have come to count on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor recipes, instructions and more information about the different types of Frankincense, Myrrh and other oleoresins, please visit my blog at http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Mastic Resin, Black Mastic, Pistacia Aetiopica.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":39968384188550,"sku":"282-BLKMAST-1\/2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":39968384221318,"sku":"282-BLKMAST-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":39968384254086,"sku":"282-BLKMAST-2","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":39968384286854,"sku":"282-BLKMAST-4","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":39968384319622,"sku":"282-BLKMAST-8","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb. 16","offer_id":39968384352390,"sku":"282-BLKMAST-16","price":196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg.-32","offer_id":39968384385158,"sku":"282-BLKMAST-32","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Black-Mastic-1.jpg?v=1691583967"},{"product_id":"fresh-myrrh-suhul-myrrh-stacte-fresh-11666","title":"Suhul Myrrh-A gift from the trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for an exceptional kind of Myrrh resin called \"Suhul Myrrh\"-It is sweeter than other types of Myrrh, beautifully Fragrant-Fresh \u0026amp; Sustainably harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eAfter the rainy season has ended, when the resin harvesters go visit the Myrrh trees to tap them, they collect the resin that the tree has already produced on its own. This is \"Suhul\" Myrrh-It is a gift from the Myrrh tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany consider this clearer and lighter-coloured myrrh to be the Stacte referred to in the old testament and one of the ingredients in the sacred temple incense called Ketoreth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Suhul Myrrh please see my post-Suhul Myrrh. A gift from the trees at www.apothecarysgarden.com\/blog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \"Suhul\", has its roots in \" Sahl\" which means \"Given freely\" as opposed to the type of Myrrh that is collected after tapping the tree which is named \"Sarac\" Myrrh. It is the simple difference between something that is given and something that is taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuhul Myrrh is usually lighter, brighter and more translucent than the Sarac, or tapped Myrrh and often sweeter smelling. This batch fits the description perfectly. It is wonderfully complex aromatically,\u003cbr\u003esweeter and sticky-moist in its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt only comes around once in a while so get it while it is here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Frankincense, Myrrh is probably one of the most well-known natural oleoresins in the world. Famous for its use since biblical times as medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been at times, worth its weight in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precious commodity in the ancient world, this powerful oleoresin has kept its value as a component in perfumes and incense, while medicinally, it is still unsurpassed as a “heal-all” for oral care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrrh contains 2 compounds that are analgesic and help relieve pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/suhul-myrrh-a-gift-from-the-trees-2\" title=\"Suhul Myrrh a gift from the trees\"\u003eHere is a link to my Blog post about Suhul Myrrh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Myrrh is rooted in The Aramaic word for bitter. Mar, Mor. It lives up to its name with a wonderfully rich, stimulating bitterness. Some associate this with the names Mary, (Mar-Yam), Miriam, Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, the froth of the sea.\u003cbr\u003eThe name of the Goddess Aphrodite translates to \"risen from the froth of the sea\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuhul Myrrh is ruled Astrologically by the Moon and the sign of Cancer, considered to be of feminine in nature, and has an affinity with water, ebb and flow and especially the fluid systems of our body where it helps to regulate and rebalance the digestive tract, oral cavity, and women's menses. ( Frankincense is ruled by the Sun).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Some Somali Harvesting communities, Myrrh is harvested exclusively by the women of the clan. Frankincense which requires stripping and tapping of the tree is managed and harvested only by the men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple mouthwash, one can place a half teaspoon of Myrrh resin crushed or ground in a cup, add boiling water and let sit till cool. It can then be swished in the mouth or gargled repeatedly during the day. (It is bitter!) A quarter teaspoon of sea salt can be added to this mix as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor recipes for Myrrh and other oleoresins, please see my post, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/preparing-winter-medicine-with-tree-resins\" title=\"Make winter medicine with tree resins\"\u003ehttp:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2014\/12\/29\/preparing-winter-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/preparing-winter-medicine-with-tree-resins\" title=\"Make winter medicine with tree resins\"\u003emedicine-with-tree-saps\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instructions on preparing your own tincture of Myrrh, please visit-\u003ca title=\"How to make a Myrrh tincture for oral care\" href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-make-a-tincture-of-myrrh\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-make-a-tincture-of-myrrh\"\u003ehttp:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/recipes-2\/how-to-make-a-tincture-of-myrrh-for-oral-care\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Fresh Harvested Myrrh Oleoresin, Co op harvested resins, Commiphora Myrrha.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":39968392183942,"sku":"136-SUHUL-1\/2","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":39968392216710,"sku":"136-SUHUL-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":39968392249478,"sku":"136-SUHUL-2","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":39968392282246,"sku":"136-SUHUL-4","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":39968392315014,"sku":"136-SUHUL-8","price":101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb.-16","offer_id":39968392347782,"sku":"136-SUHUL-16","price":192.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Lb.-32","offer_id":39968392380550,"sku":"136-SUHUL-32","price":373.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Suhul_Myrrh_4.jpg?v=1766070848"},{"product_id":"myrrh-powder-gold-standard-commiphora-97103","title":"Myrrh Powder-GOLD STANDARD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyrrh Powder Gold Standard is a version of Myrrh powder that is more affordable than the \"Apothecary's Grade\" that I personally produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eIt can be used for the same applications as the Apothecary's Grade Myrrh powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrrh Powder Gold Standard is produced commercially in Ethiopia in large quantities for the pharmaceutical industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Frankincense, Myrrh is probably one of the most well-known natural oleoresins in the world. Famous for its use since biblical times as medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been at times, worth its weight in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most precious commodities in the ancient world, this powerful oleoresin has kept its value as a component in perfumes and incense, while medicinally, it is still unsurpassed as a “heal-all” for oral care, effectively addressing issues such as inflamed sore or infected gums, post-extraction soreness or denture irritation, spongy gums, canker sores, halitosis, gingivitis, and loose teeth. A simple tincture of the raw oleoresin, or essential oil, in alcohol\/water, added to a mouthwash of warm water and 1\/4 teaspoon salt is one of the best treatments for most all oral issues and sore throats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Myrrh is rooted in The Aramaic word for bitter. Mar, Mor. It lives up to its name with a wonderfully rich, stimulating, and palatable bitterness. Some associate this with the names Mary (Mar-Yam), Miriam, and Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, froth of the sea. Also, the name of the Goddess Aphrodite is said to mean \"risen from the froth of the sea\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrrh is ruled Astrologically by the Moon and the sign of Cancer, considered to be feminine in nature, and has an affinity with water, ebb and flow and especially the fluid systems of our body where it helps regulate and rebalance the digestive tract, oral cavity, and women's menses. ( Frankincense is ruled by the Sun).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Some Somali Harvesting communities, Myrrh is harvested exclusively by the women of the clan. Frankincense is managed and performed only by men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrrh is a traditional and indispensable ingredient in many tooth powders. My favourite is From Herbalist Rosalee de la Foret and consists of 1 tablespoon powdered Myrrh, 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon powder and 2 teaspoons Licorice root powder. 1 Tablespoon Myrrh powder is about 10 Grams or 1\/3 of an ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more recipes for Myrrh and other oleoresins, please see my post, http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2014\/12\/29\/preparing-winter-\u003cbr\u003emedicine-with-tree-saps\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instructions on preparing your own tincture of Myrrh, please visit-http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/recipes-2\/how-to-make-a-tincture-of-myrrh-for-oral-care\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Myrrh Powder Gold Standard, Commiphora Myrrha, Myrrh, Ethiopian Myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":39968404537478,"sku":"279-GOLDSTD-1\/2","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":39968404570246,"sku":"279-GOLDSTD-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2","offer_id":39968404603014,"sku":"279-GOLDSTD-2","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4","offer_id":39968404635782,"sku":"279-GOLDSTD-4","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8","offer_id":39968404668550,"sku":"279-GOLDSTD-8","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16","offer_id":39968404701318,"sku":"279-GOLDSTD-16","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Myrrh_Powder_Gold_Standard_1.jpg?v=1696772824"},{"product_id":"mastic-chios-grade-a-greece-for-incense-98172","title":"Mastic Chios-GRADE A+","description":"\u003cp\u003eMastic Chios grade A+ is the premium Mastic tears grown and harvested exclusively on the Greek Island of Chios for the Chios Mastic Growers Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eChios Mastic Grade A+ is the\"supreme grade\" of Mastic tears. Each piece is a gem and a wonder of nature. These specimens represent a labour of love and the practice of traditions that go back hundreds if not thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tear is pristine white, perfectly formed and completely without traces of bark.\u003cbr\u003eThough both types are used for the same purposes, the grade A+ mastic tears are the creme De la creme of the crop and fetch the highest price on the market.\u003cbr\u003eYou can find our regular and more affordable Chios Mastic tears in the shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic Chios is one of the best-known natural chewing gums in the Western world. This sweet-smelling, classic resin has a track record as ancient as Frankincense and Myrrh. Used extensively in the Mediterranean for medicine since the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece, Mastic is a mainstay of Mediterranean cooking, baking and the production of liqueurs,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown mainly on the Greek island of Chios, Chios Mastic resin production has been coveted by empires and conquerors. Controlling the supply of Chios Mastic has been a strategic consideration by invading armies for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic is the original Old World chewing gum with the origin of its name rooted in mastication ie: chewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith traditional medicinal attributes ranging from digestive ease, fresh breath, stimulating the gums and appetite, removing plaque and refreshing the mind, Mastic has been used as medicine for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique aroma of Mastic makes it valuable in incense blends and perfume compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies have shown that compounds in Mastic resin kill the H. Pylori bacteria, a known cause of ulcers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen creating sacred space or cleansing an area, I have found nothing with as high a vibration and cleansing ability as a couple of Mastic tears on the coal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic is an integral ingredient in \"Chrism,\" the sacred anointing oil of the Orthodox church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastic Chios has a unique and unusually sweet aroma, making it a popular ingredient in confections, cakes, puddings and other traditional culinary delights of cultures around the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that our ounces are 30 grams, not the 25 grams many other sellers offer. To this generous ounce, we ALWAYS add a bit more and NEVER less to our packages. Something our customers have come to count on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor recipes, instructions and more information about the different types of Frankincense, Myrrh and other oleoresins, please visit my blog at http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Mastic Resin, Mastic, Pistacia Lentiscus, Mastic Gum, Grade A Mastic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":39968415023238,"sku":"288-MASTICAA-1\/2","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1","offer_id":39968415056006,"sku":"288-MASTICAA-1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2","offer_id":39968415088774,"sku":"288-MASTICAA-2","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":39968415121542,"sku":"288-MASTICAA-4","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":39968415154310,"sku":"288-MASTICAA-8","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Lb. 16","offer_id":39968415187078,"sku":"288-MASTICAA-16","price":483.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Kg.-32","offer_id":39968415219846,"sku":"288-MASTICAA-32","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Mastic_Chios_1.jpg?v=1766070872"},{"product_id":"atlas-cedar-chips-cedrus-81029","title":"Atlas Cedar chips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is no mistaking the fragrance of Atlas Cedar Chips. If you have smelled the essential oil even once, you will recognize its unique aroma immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eFor many applications, cedarwood shavings and chips are a more practical, sustainable and conscientious choice than the essential oil of Atlas Cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Atlas Cedarwood trees are being felled for the essential oil market faster than they can grow. Finding alternatives to Atlas Cedarwood essential oil is more important now than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest drawbacks to using Atlas Cedar essential oil is that Vast quantities of cedar wood are required to distill a small amount of essential oil. In some cases, a small amount of fresh cedar chips can replace the essential oil, making this an excellent material for incense, potpourri, sachets, steam inhalations and perfume tinctures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance profile of the wood chips is more complex than the distilled essential oil which is often processed under high pressure and high temperature, losing some of its more volatile and delicate aromatic components in the process.\u003cbr\u003eFor this reason, the chips could make a valuable perfume tincture that is richer and more distinguished than the commercial essential oil of Atlas Cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability of the wood of this tree to retain its fragrance for years is well-known. Thus we find cedar chests and cabinets, often decades old, still retain their aroma. The chips will keep for a long period of time in the resealable pouches they came in. Just make sure to keep them out of direct sunlight in a relatively dark, dry and cool place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen preparing loose or formed incense, the chips can easily be powdered in an electric coffee or herb grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe situation is dire around the world and many of our medicinal and aromatic plants are fast disappearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note--Our Ounces are not the 25 grams that most sellers offer, but 30 grams and all helpers in the shop have standing orders to ALWAYS put a little extra in each and every bag and NEVER less. Our regular customers have come to rely on this. So if your formula calls for an accurate amount of an aromatic material, please weigh our products before using them. 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Bisabol Myrrh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eErythraea Myrrh or Commiphora Erythraea is often confused with Commiphora Guidotti, known as Opoponax in the West. Though they are closely related trees, their scent profile is quite different and each stands out as a unique resin with a signature scent of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Commiphora Guidotti lends a fresh, vibrant top note to aromatic blends, Erythraea Myrrh has a deep, sensuous, nature that has no corners or sharp edges to it. It is darker in colour than its sister both visually and aromatically. Though all Commiphora or Myrrh species are ruled by the Moon astrologically, the fragrance of C. Erythraea reminds me of the ocean and Aphrodite, whose name means \"Risen from the froth of the sea\". I call this Myrrh the Goddess resin and Aphrodite's Myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the coal it draws one in to inhale it over and over again, finding new nuances that reveal themselves to the nose. It has a sweet Myrrh-like heart wrapped in soft green notes. Devoid of Myrrh's usual bitterness, Hagar reveals layers of herbs, honey, ancient souks and mosques. It delivers sweet woods draped with licorice, notes of caramel perfumed Artemesia and the ocean. This is an exotic and bewitching incense resin on different levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when spent on the coal and down to black burning gum, Erythraea Myrrh surprisingly does not deliver the harsh charred odour that most types of Frankincense and Myrrh give us with their last gasps. 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It has within itself base, middle and top notes and suggests itself as a wonderful starting point for a perfume composition.\u003cbr\u003eI personally distilled this material in May 2021. It is a pure and unadulterated essential oil. Nothing has been added to it and nothing removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Atlas Mastic trees can live to be a thousand years old and are harvested sustainably and venerated by the communities that collect the resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquid resin is collected in small clay cups that are affixed to the bark of the tree. It is a completely sustainable harvest. 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Each displays traits of their respective rulers and side by side they are found in traditional herbal formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir pairing is reflected in their growing habits and traditional uses, Myrrh grows in Sandy valleys and plains and Frankincense on mountainsides and Rock. Where one finds a tree from the Myrrh family, one will find, in the not too far distance, a Frankincense tree growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrrh, like the moon, is associated with cycles, the ebb and flow of waters and fluids, dissolution and birth in traditional medicinal systems. Myrrh is traditionally used to facilitate flow and dispel stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense, ruled by the sun, warms, stimulates and nourishes. It loosens with its anti-inflammatory powers and breaks up hardness like the rocks it grows in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunion is also a homage to Professor Ermias Dagne in Ethiopia, who many years ago introduced me to his co-distillation of Boswellia Papyrifera and Ethiopian Myrrh which he named FraMyr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraMyr was the product of a study done on Pharaonic recipes and this combination of co-distilled resins proved to have greater antimicrobial effects than other types of Frankincense distilled with Myrrh. The codistillation created a synergistic effect where the sum was greater than the two parts alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance of Communion is neither Frankincense nor Myrrh. It has a softness that Frankincense lacks and a boldness that is not found in Myrrh. It is a new creature. 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Commiphora wightii, Bdellium-India. Also called Commiphora mukul, Guggul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThough used as incense, Gum Guggul is better known for its extensive use in Traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani systems, where among other things, it is used for weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGum Gugul does not have a strong aroma, which is simply the material's nature. It has a sweeter and more neutral scent than Myrrh and scented Myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have added this material to the shop because customers have requested it, and to round off the shop's Myrrh collection. The quality is good, but I have no idea how or exactly where it was collected (except that it is from India). Thus I cannot say whether it was harvested sustainably or fairly traded, which irks me a bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, I will have a shipment of Gum Guggul soon from Oman. The local tribes collect it, and the seller has a close connection and relationship with the harvesters.\u003cbr\u003eI look forward to sharing more information about the new material with my customers when it is listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Frankincense, Myrrh is probably one of the most well-known natural oleoresins in the world. Famous for its use since biblical times as medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been, at times, worth its weight in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Myrrh is rooted in The Aramaic word for bitter. Mar, Mor. It lives up to its name with a wonderfully rich, sweet, stimulating bitterness. Some associate this with the names Mary, Miriam, Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, the froth of the sea. (Sometimes associated with the Goddess Astarte, Ashtoreth). 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This is a Hydrosol or a Hydrolat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: There may be droplets of essential oil in the hydrosol. Make sure to keep it away from eyes and mucous membranes.\u003cbr\u003eFor many applications, this product can be diluted 1\/2 and 1\/2 with distilled water while retaining its aromatic qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the purest, greenest, freshest and visually most beautiful resin of all the types of Frankincense harvested in Oman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanically, Boswellia Sacra from the Arabian peninsula and Boswellia Carterii from East Africa are considered the same species. However, visually, aromatically and chemically they set themselves apart from each other. 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Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandrac Resin tears or Sandarach, is referred to in many ancient formularies. it is still used in Islamic, Persian and Unani traditional medicine and goes by the name of Sandaroosh-سندروس-in Arabic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the development of petroleum products and distillates, plant resins were the primary material used to preserve and finish wood products and oil paintings. This ancient art is being revived and one can find formulas for lacquers and varnishes, both ancient and modern, online for finishing handcrafted wood instruments and as a coating for metalwork and other handmade items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScribes have used Sandarac resin since antiquity to seal and \"Size\" parchment and prepare it to accept the ink uniformly. Often it was ground fine with a pumice stone or cuttlefish bone for this purpose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar looking to the Cypress, Eastern Cedar and Juniper trees, Tetraclinis articulata also goes by the name of \"Arar\", Thyine and Citronwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYielding a beautiful wood with fine grain and a delicate Citrus aroma, the Sandarac tree (Citron), is one of the few conifers mentioned in the Bible; Revelation 18:12 refers to \"cargoes of gold and silver and precious stones and pearls and fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet, and every kind of citron wood and every article of ivory and every article made from very costly wood and bronze and iron and marble\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Morocco, a whole craft industry is built around the wood of the Sandarac tree. The trees are \"Coppiced\" regularly, which stimulates new growth, assuring ongoing sustainability of the industry. Coppicing ( cutting back the tree to its main trunk), allows the roots of the trees to continue undisturbed for many decades (even hundreds of years). The roots develop unique burls full of \"Eyes\" underground and are much sought after for carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome think it, that Sandarac resin tears are the \"Gold\" mentioned, along with Frankincense and Myrrh, which were brought as gifts to the baby Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a theory that the Gold was Benzoin resin, but I believe Sandarac is much more likely since it was traded through the Mediterranean at that time and Benzoin was only traded in the area during the Byzantine era..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure oleoresin with no water-soluble gum content, Sandarac resin tears are impervious to water and dissolve in alcohol and essential oils. 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These two resins underwent the distillation process together. Their essences were joined and married in the belly of the still, and together, they underwent the transformational process of going from solid form to vapour to liquid form as one unique personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonlight Myrrh essential oil has the softness of the African Savanah on a cool moonlit night. It has hints of citrus, sweet florals and a powdery dryness that distinguishes many medicinal plants as under the rulership of the moon. All types of Myrrh are indeed ruled Astrologically by the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft, dry, sweet notes of Moonlight Myrrh essential oil blend perfectly with (but are not limited to) all Frankincense essential oils. This makes sense when one knows that all Frankincense types are ruled by the Sun, the perfect counterpart and consort to the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Moonlight Myrrh essential oil , I detect floral, sweet herbaceous notes with toffee and delicate citrus that beg to be acknowledged and developed. Moonlight Myrrh is, on its own, a beautiful feminine composition radiating the Moon's soft glow and grounded in the earthiness of Venus, the Goddess of Love and Beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of my trip to Kenya was visiting Artisan Distiller Hilary Sommerlatte at her home and studio just outside of Nanyuki, where I purchased a small quantity of this unique, essential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Hilary's essential oils some of the best in the world are her years of distilling experience and the fact that Hilary works directly with the tribeswomen that collect the resins. Hilary organizes them, ensures they are paid on the spot and fairly for their resins, and often helps when water is scarce, or wells are malfunctioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has worked with Northern Kenya's resin-bearing trees for decades and published scholarly articles about them. Hilary's research has shown that Commiphora confusa resin, (a type of Myrrh tree), has the chemical makeup of a Frankincense tree and not a Myrrh tree. This has led to accepting this type of Myrrh tree as \"Kenyan Frankincense.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHilary has also published a paper on the relationship between the Longhorn beetle and Frankincense neglecta trees. Her study shows that their unique interaction produces our Black Frankincense Neglecta of commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the moon, Myrrh is associated with cycles, the ebb and flow of waters and fluids, dissolution and birth in traditional medicinal systems. 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In the classical tradition, the cypress was associated with death and the underworld because it failed to regenerate when cut back too severely. Athenian households in mourning were garlanded with boughs of cypress. Cypress was used to fumigate the air during cremations. It was among the plants suitable for making wreaths to adorn statues of Pluto, the classical ruler of the underworld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poet Ovid, who wrote during the reign of Augustus, records the best-known myth that explains the association of the cypress with grief. The handsome boy Cyparissus, a favorite of Apollo, accidentally killed a beloved tame stag. His grief and remorse were so inconsolable that he asked to weep forever. He was transformed into Cupressus sempervirens, with the tree's sap as his tears. In another version of the story, the woodland god Silvanus was the divine companion of Cyparissus and accidentally killed the stag. Silvanus turned him into a tree when the boy was consumed by grief and thereafter carried a branch of cypress as a symbol of mourning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Greek mythology, besides Cyparissus, the cypress is also associated with Artemis and Hecate, a goddess of magic, crossroads and the underworld. Ancient Roman funerary rites used it extensively.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyparissus (c. 1625) by Jacopo Vignali: the boy mourns his pet deer (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection between Cypress and the water element is also found in its association with death and grieving, one of the aspects of the Moon, which embodies the cycle of life and death represented in the ebb and flow of the seas, the cycle of the New Moon and Full Moon. Moon and Pluto-ruled plants are often associated with death and grieving. Among them is Myrrh, a resin reserved for funerary rites and embalming the dead in ancient Egypt. Interesting to note that in classic Mythology, the Myrrh tree is also associated with grieving, and its resin tears are the tears of Myrrha, who was transformed into a tree., (See my listing for Myrrh resin and more about the myth of Myrrha here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting parallel between Myrrh and Cypress is that Myrrha was the daughter of King Cinyras of Cyprus...Cyprus, Cypress???\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCypress wood contains a high % of oleoresin and a compound called Cypressine, which acts as a preservative, retards decomposition and makes Cypress wood both fragrant and water-repellant. It is still used today for constructing Piers, caskets, boats, stadium seats and staves for wooden barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure oleoresin with no water-soluble gum content, Cypress resin tears are impervious to water and dissolve in alcohol and essential oils. It emits little fragrance at room temperature, but once heated on the coal, it reveals a beautiful character and depth of aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike its cousin Sandarac, Cypress resin tears are a classic commodity we have been trading and using for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Cupressus Sempervirens, Cypress resin, Cypress Tears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":40144796942470,"sku":"330-CYPRESS-1\/2","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":40144796975238,"sku":"330-CYPRESS-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":40144797008006,"sku":"330-CYPRESS-2","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":40144797040774,"sku":"330-CYPRESS-4","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8","offer_id":40144797073542,"sku":"330-CYPRESS-8","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":40144797106310,"sku":"330-CYPRESS-16","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/IMG_20230406_085247_2.jpg?v=1708172632"},{"product_id":"terebinth-resin-tears-biblical-aromatic-pistacia-terebinthus","title":"Terebinth resin tears-Shirazi Mastic","description":"\u003cp\u003eTerebinth resin-Pistacia terebinthus-Afghanistan-Elah- incense, medicine, perfume, chewing gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerebinth tears are used as a natural chewing gum, much like the Chios Mastic in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir flavour is less pungent than the Chios mastic and slightly more bitter than the Chios Mastic tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Terebinth tree was held in great esteem in ancient times and is mentioned 16 times in the Old Testament. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eTerebinth trees can live up to a thousand years and many are used as landmarks and considered sacred trees often marking ancient burial sites. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Mastic\" tears, ie; the resin is a natural exudate and does not require tapping the tree which puts this product high on my sustainable harvest list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing from Palestine to Iran, this tree was once classified as Pistacia Palestina but has recently been deemed synonymous with P. Terebinthus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Terebinth tree is believed by many to be the great \"Elah\" tree mentioned often in the Old Testament and was sacred to the Canaanites. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name given in the Bible to this tree is Elah, which is the feminine form of the word \"El\" one of the names of the Jewish God. Thus name Elah is believed by many to hark back to the days of Goddess worship in the Holy land and was sacred to the Goddess. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid fought Goliath in the Elah Valley. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerebinth resin is used traditionally as a natural chewing gum contributing to oral and gastrointestinal care much in the same ways as its cousin Chios Mastic. Indeed these trees are closely related and both members of the Pistacia family which also gives us our pistachio nuts, (Pistacia vera).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe resin, seeds and leaves of the Terebinth tree have been used as medicine for thousands of years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome parts of this shipment are lighter in colour and some a bit darker. Some parts are very fresh and you may find sticky clumps in the bag. This is natural and these clumps can be easily broken up prior to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note our ounces are 30 grams, not the 25 grams offered by many other sellers. To this generous ounce, we ALWAYS add a bit more and NEVER less to our packages. 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This is the real deal—The pure resin from the Black Storax, AKA Turkish Storax tree, Liquidambar Orientalis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Brittle and breaking like glass or obsidian, Storax resin is easy to grind in the mortar, the powder is gorgeous in Amber accords and it blends beautifully with many other aromatics, including florals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I love to heat up a small amount of Storax on my electric burner and slowly raise the temperature throughout the day. Only a small amount is needed to fill the house with a lovely aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Storax resin dissolves easily in warm oils and waxes, making it ideal for preparing solid perfumes, balms, salves and more. It also dissolves in alcohol and can be used to prepare perfume tinctures, incense papers or as a dip for blank incense sticks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Liquidambar orientalis trees are grown for their resin, leaves, bark, fruit and wood. 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This is NOT the Spanish Labdanum that is found all over the internet but a different species of Labdanum with a unique fragrance profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have two types of Crete Labdanum!\u003cbr\u003eOne is collected traditionally by the villagers of Sises, and the less expensive one is collected via a common commercial harvest method. The traditional Harvest material is packaged in tins, and the modern harvest is packaged in pouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Traditional Harvest of Crete Labdanum is performed using a \"Ladanisterion\", an ancient flail-like tool, once a year by the citizens of the village of Sises in Crete. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of this ancient tradition while it is still practiced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern harvest Labdanum is collected like the Spanish Labdanum resin, which entails cutting down the plant, boiling it and scooping the resin from the water's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome consider Labdanum the \"Balm of Gilead\" referred to in the Old Testament since Labdanum also grows in the ancient territory of \"Gilead\" in Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabdanum is also thought to be one of the ingredients in the sacred Jewish temple incense, \"Ktoreth\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabdanum has been used for thousands of years for fragrance, medicine, incense, and grooming. No one can resist a beard that Labdanum has touched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 species of Labdanum resin are currently available on the global market: the Spanish\/Western Mediterranean Cistus Ladanifer and the Eastern Mediterranean Cistus Creticus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Spanish or Western Mediterranean type is the most commonly available and is grown as an annual plant and cut to the ground late summer or early fall. The branches are boiled, and the raw resin floats to the top of the barrel, where it is collected and shipped elsewhere for processing.\u003cbr\u003eMuch of the Labdanum on the market is from this source, most often bought by consumers as a resinoid after solvent extraction in other countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCistus resin of Crete has a different scent profile than the Spanish variety. When I inhale the aroma of traditionally harvested Labdanum resin, I also smell the hills of Crete. Summer breezes off the Mediterranean and the special aroma of the land. I feel a much more personal and intimate experience with the land and the spirit of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hills over the Crete village of Sises, Labdanum is collected in the traditional manner using a tool called a \"Ladanisterion\", (See photo above from a 1700's woodcut), made of numerous thongs strung from a bar at the end of a pole, local villagers gather on the hottest days in August and head out to the hills to collect the resin as it beads on the leaves from the intense summer heat. As the thongs of the tool are passed over the sticky bushes, the resin collects on them and is periodically stripped off by running pinched fingers or an improvised tool down their length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin from each thong is then rolled into a ball and added to the collection before careful storage and preparation for sale or distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis harvest is an ancient practice that has withstood the temptation of industrialization and mass production. It has a minimal environmental impact and provides a traditional source of income for the local village.\u003cbr\u003eThis product supports cottage industry, the local economy, and is 100% sustainable. These harvesters are the stewards of the plants and the hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaring for the income and needs of traditional harvesters\/gatherers is the most direct way for us to protect our wild medicinal and aromatics worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eThose who collect Frankincense, Labdanum, Myrrh and many other traditional wild harvests are ideally suited and positioned to care for our fragrant and medicinal natural resources. We have poorly managed them till now and they are quickly declining worldwide, even as our consumption increases. By purchasing from traditional harvesters we can contribute to a responsible and sustainable model of economics and ensure that these natural treasures are thriving still in decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI paid over 3 times more for the traditionally harvested Labdanum! (and I would do it again), but I cannot charge my customers 3 times more than the modern harvest. Instead, I have priced it reasonably and affordably and hope those purchasing the traditionally harvested Labdanum know that what they have is more than just a commodity. It a classic and a piece of a tradition that goes back hundreds if not thousands of years. It supports cottage industry, those who live with the plants and care about their well-being, families and small rural communities that rely on the income to get through the year. The traditionally harvested Crete Labdanum is simply put, a classic, with depth and meaning that the product of boiled sticks and twigs cannot match. It should be kept in a special place and shared with special people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make a seductive beard or body oil take 1 part Labdanum resin and 5 parts carrier oil of your choice. Place them in a glass vessel or mason jar in a cold water bath\/double boiler. Bring the temperature of the water up to a boil. When the Labdanum softens, blend it with the oil. 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I brought only a small quantity in my suitcase from my last visit to Northern Kenya in early 2026. Get it while it lasts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare to find on the market, Holziana Myrrh has a brisk ocean-like aroma that sets it apart from its Scented Myrrh sisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother unique aspect of Holziana Myrrh is its unusual blue bark. These blue-barked trees dot the landscape of Northern Kenya and are hard to miss.\u003cbr\u003eWhen I first came across Holziana Myrrh trees, I could not identify them. When I scratched the bark and smelled the aromatic exudate, its unique aroma and blue hue reminded me of the classic 60's aftershave Aquavelva. Even after learning the species' Latin name, I still call out Aquavelva when I see a Holziana Myrrh tree..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the Myrrh family in East Africa, Commiphora Myrrha is best known and most traded, C. Guidotti is known in the West as Opoponax, locally called Hadi, and there are three types of Myrrh which are known as Bisabol or scented Myrrh. All three are sold locally as Xagar or Hagar. I call them the scented sisters Bisabol, and they are C. Erythraea, C. Holziana and C. Kataf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough they are closely related trees, each yields a resin with a unique aromatic profile, and each stands out as a distinct resin with a signature scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the four Scented sisters Myrrh I have in the shop, Commiphora erythraea has a soft, seductive, almost animalistic and sensuous oceanic fragrance profile, while C. Holziana strikes one immediately with its brisk, uplifting and vibrant notes, reminding me of the ocean breezes that stimulate and invigorate us. Its scent is fresh and uplifting. C. kataf, on the other hand, has a sweetness and berry-like notes that are lacking in both its sisters and yields a green-coloured essential oil. Opoponax sets itself apart with an intense, almost citrusy aroma that bursts from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Myrrh\" is rooted in the ancient Aramaic, Hebrew and Arabic word for \"bitter\", Mar-מר. The name Mary, or Miriam in Hebrew, Mar-Yam (מר'ם), is derived from this word and means the salt of the sea or bitterness of the sea, ie, not sweet but salt water. The name \"Aphrodite\" is said to mean \"risen from the froth, (or salt), of the sea. Our words \"Marine\" and \"Maritime\" are also thought to originate in the ancient word \"mar\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Western Astrology, the trees and resins of the Myrrh family are ruled by the Moon, which also rules all bodies of water, the tides of the oceans and seas, the ebb and flow of the fluid systems of the body, the flow of sap and nutrients up and down a trees trunk. the dark and light sides of our emotions, the subconscious mind and the taste of bitter. 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Beautiful Amber, Honey and spice notes. Pure-Artisan distilled in-house from fresh resin. Storax Formosana. Blends beautifully with floral oils and Amber accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eKnown for its grounding and calming effects, Formosa Storax has a lovely, warm honey-amber aroma with fruity, spicy, floral notes not present in Black Storax, giving it extra depth and vibrancy. Like its cousin Liquidambar orientalis, Black Storax, it has an amber-type aroma that is Balsamic, warm, sweet and spicy. It is both comforting and inspiring, warm and inviting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Storax does not have the sharp Styrene notes that distinguish our North American Liquidambar styractiflua resin. 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