{"title":"Fresh Ground Powders","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh powdered resins-Ground in-house for incense, perfume, medicine, capsules, cremes, salves, tinctures and medicated oils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI avoid buying powdered herbs or spices unless I have no choice. I don't know how long they have sat or what material quality has been mixed in with them. Often reputable retailers who buy powdered material from brokers have no idea how old the powder is and what went into it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of resins, the grinding process is often complex. Resins need to be air dried for a week or two after their first run through the grinder before they can be reground to a finer mesh. If they are not adequately dried each time they are ground, they will solidify when packaged. This is especially true with all the Frankincense and Myrrh types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrinding my fresh herbs and resins guarantees high-quality material for my work and customers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI use my freshest and best quality resins and only grind as much as I need. Powder never sits around long in the studio. When it is gone, I powder up some more so it is always fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-powdered resins are versatile and convenient to use because the dreary and time-consuming grinding, drying, grinding and drying have been done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese powders can used to prepare incense blends, Perfume tinctures, oleo extracts and more for a wide range of cosmetic, therapeutic and aromatic products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhatever you are preparing with them, always make clear notes! Your future self will thank you...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mexican-copal-powder-pure-golden-copal-hymenaea-courbaril-mexico-for-incense-and-art-sustainable-harvest-powdered-in-house","title":"Mexican Copal Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Copal Powder is sustainably collected in Southern Mexico and powdered fresh in-house.  It is the semi-fossilized resin of the Hymenaea Courbaril tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eImported powders can often contain adulterants, fillers and unsellable sifting from the bottom of the bags. Often the retailers we buy them from have no idea what their powders contain and simply assume the powder is fresh and pure. For this reason, I have started making my own powders from the highest quality material I have in the shop. These are the powders I use to make my tinctures, extracts, absolutes and skincare products and I am happy to share them with my customers. There is no doubt they are more expensive than the run-of-the-mill powders found in one's local herb shop, but, the difference in quality is unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Copal is a golden-coloured, translucent, semi-fossilized resin. It is extremely hard, fractures like flint or Obsidian, and has no scent until it is burned. It is collected sustainably, and dug up from the ground where it fell eons ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Copal Powder creates a sweet, soft and thick cleansing smoke on the coal. it makes wonderful incense on its own or blended with other aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected from the ground beneath ancient groves of Hymenea courbaril trees along riverbanks in southern Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fallen resin that has accumulated for thousands of years under the trees. No trees were tapped or harmed in any way to yield this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Copal has a gorgeous golden colour dusted with a white bloom, this resin breaks like obsidian or glass to reveal a crystal-clear transparent interior. A window into the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Copal Powder makes a beautiful incense with a thick, dry woody scent wrapped in a sweet, light, Vanilla Amber glow. it reminds me somewhat of a gently flavoured Vanilla confection. It acts as a perfect backdrop for a pinch of Frankincense powder or a drop of your favourite essential oil. The powder is perfect for loose incense, cones, sticks and pastilles. It seems to blend well with most other aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoke of Mexican Copal is thick, soft and easy on the lungs. I find it very grounding and seems to cleanse not only the aura but the entire room.\u003cbr\u003eIt dissolves completely on the charcoal and has no charred afternote as some types of Frankincense and Myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its hardness and clarity, it is an excellent material for making high-grade, durable lacquers and varnishes. It dissolves in pure alcohol and Turpentine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Copal truly is generic. It is used in Central and South America to describe incense. Of any type. Thus we will find resins from very different species, with very different physical and aromatic traits, all referred to locally as Copal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other use of the word Copal is the reference to any hard, pure resin devoid of gum and essential oil that can be dissolved in a solvent such as alcohol or turpentine to produce a hard protective coating such as varnishes, lacquers and other industrial finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: oleoresin, Copal, Hymenea Coubari, Gold Copal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":34798471872646,"sku":"199-MEXIPOW-1\/2","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798471905414,"sku":"199-MEXIPOW-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798471938182,"sku":"199-MEXIPOW-2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798471970950,"sku":"199-MEXIPOW-4","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798472003718,"sku":"199-MEXIPOW-8","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":34798472036486,"sku":"199-MEXIPOW-16","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Kilo. 32","offer_id":34798472069254,"sku":"199-MEXIPOW-32","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Mexican_Copal_Powder_2.jpg?v=1691772421"},{"product_id":"benzoin-siam-pure-powder-styrax-tonkinensis-incense-medicine-perfume-sweet-vanilla-scent-prepared-in-house-from-grade-a-almonds","title":"Benzoin Siam powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the listing for the Premium Grade A+ Benzoin Siam powder which we grind in-house when needed so it is always fresh and fragrant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eOver the decades I have seen many forms of Benzoin resin. Usually, bland nondescript chips, tears and powder or grey, grainy, odourless lumps that yield to no solvent. This resin is a material that is beautiful according to all senses and standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a rich, sweet, balsamic scent of Vanilla with hints of bitter almond.. It is distinguished from its cousin, Sumatra Benzoin by this enchanting Vanilla scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dissolves easily in alcohol, DPG and Benzyl Benzoate when preparing tinctures, resinoids and absolutes. truly a pleasure to work with. In Amber accords, Siam Benzoin adds more depth and complexity than Sumatra Benzoin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two species of trees that provide us with most of our Benzoin products.\u003cbr\u003e-Styrax Benzoin from Sumatra and Indonesia (called kemanya locally),\u003cbr\u003e-and Styrax Tonkinesis from Thailand and Laos which bears the name Siam Benzoin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Benzoin is believed to have developed through centuries of intercultural \"Broken Telephone\", much like the children's game that involves whispering a word or phrase to the person next to you and comparing it with what the last person in the line claims they heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Islam came to Indonesia 700 years ago, it was discovered that the native tribes tapped a tree to for its aromatic resin much like the Frankincense trees back home. This resin was not only fragrant, used for incense and medicine, but it came out of the tree white, just like the Luban or Frankincense of the Arabian cultures back home. Thus, it was awarded the Arabic name of Luban Jawi, or Frankincense of Java. (Luban is the Arabic name of Frankincense, Luban in Arabic and Levonah in Hebrew both share the same root word which means \"White\".)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the French encountered this Balsamic resin its name morphed to something more pleasing to the Francophone ear, La Benjawi and later L'Benjoin or Benjoin. The English did not like the ring of it so they renamed it Gum Benjamin or just Benjamin.\u003cbr\u003eIn Ethiopia Benzoin is still called Lubanjah and one finds many variations on the theme when travelling such as Benjawi, Lubanji Lubanya etc..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiam Benzoin is collected by making an incision in the tree and bruising the bark around it. This creates a pocket that collects the liquid resin and holds it in place until it solidifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenzoin is traditional medicine in many cultures and included in Western Pharmacopea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an incense, Siam benzoin yields a dense Vanilla-sweet smoke when burned and is usually blended with other incense ingredients. It is a component in traditional incense formulas of the Orthodox Church and is often found in the \"Rock\" type Arabian Bakhour bricks. It is used extensively as a flavour ingredient in food, confection, beverages and tobacco products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used in perfumery for its vanilla-like scent and fixative properties and is considered an important ingredient in Oriental style perfumes and Amber accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw Benzoin resin dissolves completely in Ethanol but not fixed\/carrier oils which can be frustrating. It does dissolve however in Benzyl Benzoate, ( a compound found in abundance in Benzoin resin), which can facilitate blending with carrier oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its high Benzoic acid content, Benzoin Siam acts as a preservative and is a common addition to infused oils, salves and other products. The presence of Benzoic acid retards oxidization and delays rancidity in these oils, extending their shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an aromatherapeutic perspective, Siam Benzoin is calming, grounding, uplifting and helps alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression.\u003cbr\u003eIn traditional Chinese medicine, the Benzoin resin family is named An Xi Xiang meaning \"The peaceful rest fragrance\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiam Benzoin trees are traditionally cultivated by families and smallholders, not in large corporate plantations which keeps this resin sustainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main chemical constituents of Siam benzoin are Coniferyl Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Vanillin, Benzyl Cinnamate, Cinnamyl Cinnamate and Cinnamic Acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough used traditionally for its skin healing properties, in excess, Benzoin can cause sensitization. Use Benzoin products well-diluted and with moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Siam benzoin, Styrax Tonkinesis, Gum benjamin, Benzoin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":34798509850758,"sku":"202-SIAMPOWDER-1\/2","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798509883526,"sku":"202-SIAMPOWDER-1","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798509916294,"sku":"202-SIAMPOWDER-2","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798509949062,"sku":"202-SIAMPOWDER-4","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798509981830,"sku":"202-SIAMPOWDER-8","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb. 16","offer_id":34798510014598,"sku":"202-SIAMPOWDER-16","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Benzoin_440af0be-dd44-4ed0-8992-b02a2201b73d.png?v=1691527312"},{"product_id":"frankincense-sacra-freshly-powdered-for-capsules-incense-medicine-perfume-a-source-of-boswellic-acids","title":"Frankincense Sacra Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrankincense Sacra Powder. Ground fresh in-house. With sweet amber and citrus notes for incense, tinctures, medicated oils, salves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eI avoid buying powdered herbs or spices unless I have absolutely no choice. Mainly because I don't know how long they have sat losing their potency, but also because I know unscrupulous suppliers will often use low-grade material or siftings from the bottom of bags they otherwise could not sell. You can hide a lot in a powder... Often reputable retailers who buy powdered material from brokers have no idea how old the powder is and what went into it. You could say when it comes to big business, I have trust issues....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding my own fresh herbs and resins guarantees high-quality material for my work and for my customers.\u003cbr\u003eI use my freshest and best quality resins and only grind as much as I need. Powder never sits around long in the studio. When it is gone, I grind some more so it is always fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grinding process of Frankincense Sacra powder is not as simple as it could be.\u003cbr\u003eI grind my resins at least twice in an electric grinder to attain a fine powder that will dissolve easily. Each time I grind Frankincense or Myrrh, I sift and spread the powder out to dry for a day or two or it will clump and need to be reground. The first grind is fairly coarse and, in my opinion not fine enough to easily infuse oils, waxes or alcohol. The powdered Frankincense I sell in the shop is twice powdered and sifted. It is fine enough for whatever the purpose might be. Also, it is easy enough to powder it finer if you desire by running it through a mortar and pestle, coffee or herb grinder at home.\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\u003eIThis is one of 6 Frankincense types that is rich in Boswellic acids which have been shown in studies to be anti-inflammatory and combat cancer, (In the laboratory)..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Frankincense Sacra powder contains the Boswellic acids in its resin, (Not the essential oil!). This makes it ideal for preparing therapeutic oils, salves, cremes and tinctures. It is easy to work with and its beautiful fragrance follows it through every product you make. For more information, recipes and instructions on making your own therapeutic or cosmetic products from Frankincense resin, please visit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2014\/07\/30\/how-to-make-a-whole-extract-of-frankincense-and-other-oleoresins\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:\/\/fairtradefrankincense.com or http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Frankincense Sacra, Boswellia Sacra Oman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41448889843846,"sku":"085-SACRAPWD-1\/2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798510276742,"sku":"085-SACRAPWD-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798510309510,"sku":"085-SACRAPWD-2","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798510342278,"sku":"085-SACRAPWD-4","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798510375046,"sku":"085-SACRAPWD-8","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1LB","offer_id":34798510407814,"sku":"085-SACRAPWD-1LB","price":212.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2LB","offer_id":34798510440582,"sku":"085-SCARAPWD-2LB","price":396.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Frankincense_Sacra_Powder_3.jpg?v=1691683727"},{"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. It can then be swished in the mouth, or gargled repeatedly during the day. Excess can be kept refrigerated for a day or two. (It is bitter!)\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 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":"frankincense-serrata-powdered-fresh-incense-boswellic-acids-medicine-olibanum-ayurveda","title":"Frankincense Serrata Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy popular demand-Frankincense Serrata powder, ground fresh in small batches In-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eAfter three years, my customers' ongoing requests for powdered Frankincense have motivated me to provide this service and product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe prepare Frankincense Serrata powder as needed. The process is not as simple as it may seem. Frankincense resin contains moisture and this moisture must be released each time we grind the resin which is usually twice. We grind, sift then dry.and a week or so later, we grind, sift and dry it again for a week or so before packaging it. Nothing else is done to the resin. Nothing is removed and nothing is added to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia or Frankincense Serrata, is likely one of the most well-known and well-used types of Frankincense in the world. Also called Indian Olibanum and Salai in India, its traditional medicinal uses are well recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed extensively for hundreds of years in the Indian healing tradition of Ayurveda, Frankincense Serrata is considered an NSAID (or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), causing little to no side effects or irritation compared to steroidal drugs. I cannot mention the therapeutic properties of my raw materials here for legal reasons so I encourage you to explore and research the wealth of health benefits that studies worldwide have shared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the therapeutic properties in Frankincense Serrata powder are attributed to its Boswellic acid content, compounds it shares with other types of Frankincense resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing from India up through Punjab and into Pakistan, Frankincense Serrata is used extensively as an incense and incense ingredient in local rituals and ceremonies. It's distilled essential oil has a warm amber-like spicy fragrance that acts as a heart to base note in perfume blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense Serrata is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. Extracts and capsules of B. Serrata are widely available on the market and commonly found on health food store shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen burned as incense, Frankincense Serrata powder helps cleanse a space and create a sense of sacredness. 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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 regarding 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 papyrifera 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 feelings of anxiety and depression and improve memory function. Other research has indicated that Incensole Acetate has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties and may be useful in cases of stroke and head trauma. 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 extensive therapeutic properties in the lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about Frankincense Papyrifera and other Frankincense types, including instructions for preparing medicine and incense, please visit my blog at http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com and http:\/\/fairtradefrankincense .com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2014\/07\/30\/how-to-make-a-whole-extract-of-frankincense-and-other-oleoresins\/?wref=tp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2017\/02\/16\/how-to-make-a-frankincense-salve-for-health-and-beauty\/?wref=tp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Boswellia Frankincense Papyrifera oleoresin, Frankincense resin, Fresh Boswellia Papyrifera.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41306683113606,"sku":"106-BPAPPWD-1\/2","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":34798541570182,"sku":"106-BPAPPWD-1","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":34798541602950,"sku":"106-BPAPPWD-2","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":34798541635718,"sku":"106-BPAPPWD-4","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":34798541668486,"sku":"106-BPAPPWD-8","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Lb-16","offer_id":34798541701254,"sku":"106-BPAPPWD-16","price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"kilo-32","offer_id":34798541734022,"sku":"106-BPAPPWD-32","price":412.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Frankincense_Papyrifera_Powder_1.jpg?v=1691679588"},{"product_id":"reduced-price-angola-copal-copaifera-demeusii-gold-copal-for-incense-and-art-ocota-cocota-whole-powdered","title":"Angola Copal-Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAngola Copal Powder, for Incense, art and craft fresh ground and sifted in-house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eI avoid buying powdered herbs or spices unless I have absolutely no choice. Mainly because I don't know how long they have sat losing their potency, but also because I know unscrupulous suppliers will often use low-grade material or siftings from the bottom of bags they otherwise could not sell. You can hide a lot in a powder... Often reputable retailers who buy powdered material from brokers have no idea how old the powder is and what went into it. You could say when it comes to big business, I have trust issues....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding my own fresh herbs and resins guarantees high-quality material for my work and for my customers.\u003cbr\u003eI use my freshest and best quality resins and only grind as much as I need. Powder never sits around long in the studio. When it is gone, I just grind some more so it is always fresh. I have added a little extra to the price of the whole resin since we grind it, dry the powder and grind it again to produce a consistent and non-clumping powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngola Copal is a clear to golden coloured, translucent, semi-fossilized resin. It is extremely hard, fractures like flint or Obsidian, and has no scent until it is burned. It is collected sustainably from the ground where it fell eons ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from Copaifera demeusii and C. mapane trees, it makes a beautiful incense with a sweet, dry woody\/citrus scent wrapped in a haze of soft Vanilla. It dissolves completely on the charcoal and has no charred afternote as some types of Frankincense and Myrrh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardness and clarity of Angola Copal make it an excellent material for making high-grade, durable lacquers and varnishes. It dissolves in pure alcohol and Turpentine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngola Cop[al Powder can be burned on its own or compounded with other aromatic materials in sticks, cones, pastilles or loose incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy partner in acquiring this and other Angolan aromatics is a Canadian Angolan who is dedicated to supporting impoverished rural Angolan communities. He travels to remote areas in the bush and pays the communities a fair price to sustainably collect their traditional aromatic and medicinal materials. He hopes to set up small cottage industries to add value to these natural resources and eventually establish a community based essential oil distillation plant to process aromatic materials and inject more revenue into the local economies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngola Copal powder is only available in small quantities in the shop, wholesale inquiries are welcome. Contact me here through Etsy, or at connect@apothecarysgarden.com for a quote on discounted rates for kilograms or tons,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: oleoresin, Copal, Angola Copal, Copaifera.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's garden","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":39284424704134,"sku":"118-ANGOPDR-1","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":39284424736902,"sku":"118-ANGOPDR-2","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":39284424769670,"sku":"118-ANGOPDR-4","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":39284424802438,"sku":"118-ANGOPDR-8","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16","offer_id":39284424835206,"sku":"118-ANGOPDR-16","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32","offer_id":39284424867974,"sku":"118-ANGOPDR-32","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/AngolaCopal1_4738685f-3176-4235-ad90-9b84c18b81d0.jpg?v=1766070850"},{"product_id":"royal-green-hojari-powder-frankincense-sacra-freshly-powdered-for-incense-medicine-perfume-a-source-of-boswellic-acids","title":"Royal Green Hojari powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Green Hojari powder is fresh and fragrant. We grind this beautiful resin in-house when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eI avoid buying powdered herbs or spices unless I have no choice. I don't know how long they have lost their potency, but also because I know unscrupulous suppliers will often use low-grade material or siftings from the bottom of bags, they otherwise could not sell. You can hide a lot in a powder... Often reputable retailers who buy powdered material from brokers have no idea how old the powder is and what went into it. You could say when it comes to big business, I have trust issues....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding my own fresh herbs and resins guarantees high-quality material for my work and customers.\u003cbr\u003eI use my freshest and best quality resins and only grind as much as I need. Powder never sits around long in the studio. When it is gone, I grind some more so it is always fresh. I have added a little extra to the price of the whole resin since we grind it, dry the powder and grind it again to produce a consistent and non-clumping powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powdering process is not as simple as it could be.\u003cbr\u003eRoyal Green Hojari powder is ground and dried twice to attain a fine powder. Each time I grind Frankincense or Myrrh, I sift and spread the powder out to dry for a week or it will clump and need to be reground. The first grind is fairly coarse and, in my opinion, not fine enough to easily infuse oils, waxes or alcohol. The powdered Frankincense I sell in the shop is twice powdered, dried and sifted. Also, it is easy enough to powder it finer if you desire by running it through a mortar and pestle, coffee or herb grinder at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple of churches and temples worldwide, Frankincense Sacra Royal green Hojari resin is traditionally used as medicine and often prepared at night as a cold infusion sipped during the following day. The usual ratio is a teaspoon of whole tears to 2 cups of room temperature water. (You can also use a teaspoon of powder). Overnight an emulsion is formed which lends a white colour to the water. At night one can add more water to the tears and repeat the next day. when the infusion no longer turns white the residual granules can be consumed and a fresh teaspoon of tears is processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Boswellia Sacra contains the Boswellic acids in its resin, (Not the essential oil!). This makes it ideal for preparing therapeutic oils, salves, cremes and tinctures. It is easy to work with and its beautiful fragrance follows it through every product you make. 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For this reason, I have produced my own pure powder from the Grade A Almonds you will find in the shop. This powder is the best quality that Benzoin powder could ever be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my experience, commercial pre-powdered resins, (and sometimes herbs), usually contain adulterants, fillers and unsellable sifting from the bottom of the bags. Often the retailers we buy them from have no idea what their powders contain and assume the powder is fresh and pure. For this reason, I have started making my own powders from the highest quality material I have in the shop. These are the powders I use to make my tinctures, extracts, absolutes and skincare products and I am happy to share them with my customers. There is no doubt they are more expensive than the run of the mill powders found in one's local herb shop, but, the difference in quality is unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBENZOIN-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the decades, I have seen many forms of Benzoin resin and Benzoin powder. Usually, bland nondescript chips, tears and powder or grey, grainy, odourless lumps that yield to no solvent. This resin is a material that is beautiful according to all senses and standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenzoin has been used for hundreds if not thousands of years in incense formulas and skincare products. It is transformative when blended with other resins and aromatic materials in incense blends. it has been a favourite ingredient in church incense second only to Frankincense. It is a staple of Amber accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium Sumatra Benzoin is almost identical to the Siam Benzoin Almonds in the shop-( https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/592157502\/siam-benzoin-grade-a-almonds-styrax), except in its odour and especially when burned as incense. It has a more complex and uplifting scent than its cousin Siam Benzoin which smells mostly of Vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides coming in slightly fatter Almonds and having a bit of a redder tone, it is almost impossible to distinguish between these two discrete species of tree resin. They both have a rich Balsamic scent. In appearance, this grade resembles broken pieces of a caramel \"brittle\" confection and the gourmand image is bolstered by its enchanting Vanilla scent. The Sumatra Benzoin has a slightly sharper scent when one inhales the fresh resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main difference between the Sumatra Benzoin and the Siam Benzoin is the much higher Benzoic acid content in Sumatra Benzoin. For this reason, Sumatra Benzoin is usually used for preparing pharmaceutical and Apothecary preparations. Benzoic acid retards oxidization in fats, whether they are vegetable carrier oils or animal fats. Most of these oils will go rancid, (oxidize), over time and spoil. The benzoic acid in Styrax Benzoin helps preserve oils and is used as a preservative in oil-based products such as medicated oils, salves, ointments etc. (It will NOT preserve water-based products!) I believe that the presence of 2% Benzoin is sufficient to act as a preservative for oils. (I could be wrong so do some fact-checking and please correct me if I am wrong).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to this higher content of Benzoic acid, it is thought that Sumatra Benzoin is best suited for therapeutic and cosmetic skin-care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiam Benzoin, AKA Styrax Tonkinensis is used mainly to add its softer, richer and sweeter vanilla-like aroma to products and is often the choice of perfumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth types of Benzoin dissolve easily in alcohol, DPG and Benzyl Benzoate when preparing tinctures, resinoids and absolutes. They are truly a pleasure to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Benzoin is believed to have developed through centuries of intercultural \"Broken Telephone\", much like the children's game that involves whispering a word or phrase to the person next to you and comparing it with what the last person in the line claims they heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Islam came to Indonesia 700 years ago, it was discovered that the native tribes tapped a tree to for its aromatic resin much like the Frankincense trees back home. This resin was not only fragrant, used for incense and medicine, but it came out of the tree white, just like the Luban or Frankincense of the Arabian cultures back home. Thus, it was awarded the Arabic name of Luban Jawi, or Frankincense of Java. (Luban is the Arabic name of Frankincense, Luban in Arabic and Levonah in Hebrew both share the same root word which means \"White\".)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the French encountered this Balsamic resin its name morphed to something more pleasing to the Francophone ear, La Benjawi and later L'Benjoin or Benjoin. The English did not like the ring of it so they renamed it Gum Benjamin or just Benjamin.\u003cbr\u003eIn Ethiopia Benzoin is still called Lubanjah and one finds many variations on the theme when travelling such as Benjawi, Lubanji Lubanya etc..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenzoin is collected by making an incision in the tree and partially peeling back the bark underneath it. This creates a pocket that collects the liquid resin and holds it in place until it solidifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenzoin is traditional medicine in many cultures. It is used as an expectorant and wound healer. Like many other tree resins, Benzoin has an affinity with the skin and is used to address issues of dry, chafed, chapped, cracked and rough skin, nipples and heels. It is one of the ingredients in Friars Balsam which is a compound tincture used internally for coughs and respiratory irritations and used externally for small wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an incense, Siam benzoin yields a dense Vanilla-sweet smoke when burned and is usually blended with other incense ingredients. It is a component in traditional incense formulas of the Orthodox Church and is often found in the \"Rock\" type Arabian Bakhour bricks. It is used extensively as a flavour ingredient in food, confection, beverages and tobacco products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used in perfumery for its vanilla-like scent and fixative properties and is considered an important ingredient in Oriental style perfumes and Amber accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw Benzoin resin dissolves completely in Ethanol but not fixed\/carrier oils which can be frustrating. It does dissolve however in Benzyl Benzoate, ( a compound found in abundance in Benzoin resin), which can facilitate blending with carrier oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an aromatherapeutic perspective, Benzoin is calming, grounding, uplifting and helps alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression.\u003cbr\u003eIn traditional Chinese medicine, the Benzoin resin family is named An Xi Xiang meaning \"The peaceful rest fragrance\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth species of Benzoin trees are traditionally cultivated by families and smallholders, not in large corporate plantations which keeps this resin sustainable. They are ready to tap after 6-7 years and when their resin yield drops after a few years they are sold as lumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough used traditionally for its skin healing properties, in excess, Benzoin can cause sensitization. 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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. The Dragons Blood of D. Cinnabari from Socotra is used in traditional medicine.\u003cbr\u003eTraditional 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.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, once s small piece is laid on the hot coal as incense, the presence and personality of D. Cinnabari expand to fill the room.\u003cbr\u003eIts scent is deep. Rich. 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.\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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Hyraceum is very a hard stone and a difficult material to powder at home due to its density and hardness. Mineralized after thousands of years, it is more likely to grind down one's coffee grinder before it is powdered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplaining precisely what Hyraceum is is always fun.\u003cbr\u003eTo be succinct, Hyraceum is the mineralized urine and feces of the Rock Hyrax, the only other animal related to the elephant. (Even though it looks more like a Groundhog and doesn't have a long nose.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Hyrax communities deposit their excrement in the same place for thousands of years. These smelly aggregates are called middens and also serve the function of territorial markers. These middens can be as old as 50000 years!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deposits are spread across the mountainsides of Africa, and the material is collected without impact on the animal population. Considering the small amount used in perfumery, this material is both ethically collected and sustainably sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Hyrax are most often found basking on warm rocks in sunshiny places from South Africa all the way to Israel and Lebanon. They are a favourite food of Vultures, Leopards and other predatory carnivores and, for this reason, seldom stray far from the cracks and crevices of their mountain-side domiciles. (See photo above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough used in traditional medicine, Hyraceum is better known for its use as a musk note and fixative in perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dark, fragrant Hyraceum powder has a wonderfully warm musk-like animalic scent. Upon inhalation, one will discover notes of Castoreum, Deer Musk, leather, Tobacco and some of the subtle, floral notes of aged Civet tincture. I find the aroma oddly comforting and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare a standard 10% tincture of Hyraceum for perfume work, the material is infused at a ratio of 1:9 in ethanol @ 95%. (1 gram to 9 grams alcohol, 10 grams Hyraceum to 90 grams alcohol, 100 grams to 900 grams of alcohol, etc.) I have found that it needs a full year to yield itself completely to the alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolute\/resinoid\/Resin absolute of Hyraceum can be prepared from a tincture (at any ratio) if the alcohol is evaporated after maceration and filtration. It should dissolve readily in alcohol. Hyraceum does not yield itself directly to infusions in fixed\/carrier oils. An intermediate solvent might facilitate this, but I have not found one yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTinctured Hyraceum can be used in incense blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Hyraceum, Africa Stone, Dassie, Powdered Hyraceum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":39968381206662,"sku":"205-HYRACPWD-5","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":40678859702406,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25","offer_id":40678859735174,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":40678859767942,"sku":"","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":40678859800710,"sku":"","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200","offer_id":40678859833478,"sku":"","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/products\/il_fullxfull.2366484155_s18n_09cb9080-6b79-4a81-8030-4394696293b5.jpg?v=1691758952"},{"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":"sandalwood-powder-premium-balloon-dust-45064","title":"Sandalwood powder, Premium Balloon Dust","description":"\u003cp\u003e Sandalwood Powder Balloon Dust is considered the world's premium Sandalwood powder due to its extremely fine particles and its excellent fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eIt is made of Sandalwood dust particles that are so fine they escape into the air during the grinding process. They are collected from the air in cloth filtration bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike our premium Sandalwood Deadwood chips,the great age of this wood, which has lived until it died naturally, lends the powder a very sophisticated, rich aroma. Sweet, soft, buttery, and sensuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandalwood Powder Balloon Dust is perfect for cosmetics, Facial masks, body scrubs, body powders, and tinctures and as a gorgeous incense alone or combined with other aromatics. It is so fine it will burn independently, This means that very little Joss or Makko powder needs to be added to create self-burning Incense sticks and cones creating a fragrance that is all Sandalwood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalloon Dust Sandalwood Powder can be burned on charcoal, an electric burner or on our resin tea Light burner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince overharvesting decimated their Sandalwood tree population, India has not allowed the export of the remaining sandalwood tree products and retains the remainder of the harvest for local use. Planting of new Sandalwood trees in India has commenced, but it will be a few more years before the trees reach the age where they can be harvested and their products exported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently it was discovered that areas in Indonesia share the same climate and soil qualities as Mysore India and they are hosts to the same species and sub-species of Santalum Album, (White Sandalwood), which India is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of the Indonesian Sandalwood powder, from both its aromatic profile and chemical analysis, shows it to be identical to the finest Indian Sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving learned from our mistake of over-harvesting Indian Sandalwood faster than it could be grown, Indonesia imposes strict regulations and laws around the harvest of their Sandalwood trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur supplier\/harvester adheres to all government laws, which include planting 10 new trees for every tree they remove from the forest, including the deadwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a lot of fake and adulterated Sandalwood products on the market and I have finally found the real deal. 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Used extensively in incense, perfume and traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eCustomers have been raving about the fragrance and quality of our Costus root, but some have found it challenging to powder it at home. So we did it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI always prefer to powder my own ingredients.\u003cbr\u003eBecause when you purchase pre-powdered material,you never know what is really in the bag. Sometimes it is adulterated with less expensive or sub-standard material such as old or very small pieces and dust from the bottom of bags that has lost much of it's fragrance and potency.\u003cbr\u003eEven 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 your trusted seller may have no idea of the material's history or quality. Especially when reselling the less common materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCostus root is one 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. I find it very soothing and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCostus root, 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 the 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\u003eCostus root not only adds an animalic musk note to perfume blends, it also acts as a fixative. The powdered root can be used to prepare a perfume tincture when macerated in 95% alcohol. I suggest leaving it in a warmish place for at least 4 weeks before straining through a paper coffee filter and storing it in an airtight container in a cool dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Sausurea Costus, Costus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":39968464470150,"sku":"281-COSTUSPWD-1\/2","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":39968464502918,"sku":"281-COSTUSPWD-1","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":39968464535686,"sku":"281-COSTUSPWD-2","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":39968464568454,"sku":"281-COSTUSPWD-4","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":39968464601222,"sku":"281-COSTUSPWD-8","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16","offer_id":39968464633990,"sku":"281-COSTUSPWD-16","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/costuspwd.jpg?v=1687011824"},{"product_id":"ground-castor-grade-1-cured-and-aged-91816","title":"Beaver Castors-Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eGround Grade # 1 Beaver Castor powder, cured two years-Musk, Aphrodisiac-Pheremones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThey are ready to tincture for incense or perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be tinctured as-is in 95% alcohol to prepare Castoreum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaver Castor powder is prepared from the aged scent glands of Castor Canadensis, the North American Beaver. The sacs have been cured for overtwo years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGround Castor can be used in incense directly for a stunning and rich animalic scent reminiscent of Saffron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround Castor can be tinctured in alcohol and macerated for 1 to 6 months, and then filtered for use in perfume and incense. I find the aroma of the maceration continues to evolve for at least 6 months. They are often tinctured at a ratio of 1 part Castors to 9 parts alcohol for a 10% tincture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Castor \"Absolute\" can be prepared by evaporating the alcohol from the Castor tincture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastor sacs have been used for hundreds if not thousands of years in traditional medicine and fragrance arts. They are considered an aphrodisiac and an attractant to both genders. Traditional medicine systems used them as an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and to treat hormonal imbalances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Beaver genders possess castor sacs which are anal glands located in two cavities under the skin between the pelvis and the base of the tail. The castor sacs are not true glands (endocrine or exocrine) on a cellular level; hence references to these structures as preputial glands or castor glands are misnomers. (Wikipedia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent drawn from the glands is rich, deep, leathery and woodsy, smokey and sultry. 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It is collected in the wild and is completely sustainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThe palm vines that bear these resinous fruits grow abundantly and are used extensively in the traditional cottage industry of Rattan \u0026amp; wicker furniture. This dark red resin is used in local and Traditional medicine as a dye and pigment and is the main ingredient in the Dragon's Blood Balls of commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does this resin perform equally as well as the Socotra\/Medieval Dragon's Blood resin as an incense, but it also dissolves better in oils, makes an equally stunning ink, is completely sustainable, and costs less than the Socotra Dragon's Blood resin. So, if you were looking for a sustainable alternative to the medieval Dragon's Blood resin, you just found it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pound of this resin is scraped from thousands of ripe Dragon's Blood tree berries and is the core material from which Dragon's Blood Balls are produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Dragon's Blood Balls on the market contain very little of this deeply coloured resin and are adulterated with the much cheaper and clear-coloured Dammar resin. This allows sellers to make a better profit by offering a cheaper product that claims to be the real deal. However, this also means that most consumers are ripped off by paying steep prices for adulterated material since they do not know what to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile high-quality Dragon's Blood balls used in traditional medicine often have a stamp of purity, these stamps are easy to forge and duplicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRAGON'S BLOOD RESIN-DAEMONOROPS DRACO BLUME-JAVA\/SUMATRA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon's Blood resin from Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Malaysia etc.) starts its journey in deep jungle cottage workshops as a fine, deeply coloured powder collected from the skins of the Dragon's Blood fruit. (See photos above). The thin layer of resin is removed from the skin of the ripe fruit by tumbling the berries in a large metal tumbler that also contains seashells which abrade the berries.\u003cbr\u003eOnce the fine powder is separated from the berries, it falls through the small holes in the barrel and accumulates on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pure resin is bagged and sent to the city to be blended with the much cheaper Dammar resin and processed into the Dragon's Blood balls of commerce. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of this pure resin powder, unscrupulous producers adulterate many of these balls with up to 90% Dammar resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resin powder is not only a pure and highly concentrated product, it is completely sustainable and fairly traded. This is the only sustainable, and pure type of Dragon's Blood resin on the market since Socotra Dragon's Blood tears are collected from a threatened species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW TO ASCERTAIN THE QUALITY OF YOUR DRAGON'S BLOOD Balls. (Indonesian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-When the material is fractured, it will be a dull, deep red matt texture if little Dammar is added. Dammar resin creates a sheen to the fractured surfaces, while the Dragon's Blood resin is matt with no shine. The more Dammar added the shinier the ball's surface and the fracture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2- The material's colour gets lighter and lighter, pinker and pinker as more Dammar is mixed in.\u003cbr\u003eIdeally, one should seek material that is a deep, dark red colour that fractures with a matt\/eggshell finish and a non-reflective sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossessing the pure resin powder before it has been blended with anything else is, in my opinion, the only way to know that your Dragon's Blood resin is authentic and pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are approximately 25 species of the rattan vine-Daemonorops in Southeast Asia\/Indonesia. 5 species yield a red resin from the outer layer of their fruit that is used locally as medicine, incense and a dyeing material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon's Blood Indonesia has many of the same compounds found in Socotra Dragon's Blood and is used traditionally for many of the same purposes.\u003cbr\u003eIn alcohol, it creates an intense red dye similar but a bit brighter than the Socotra Dragon's Blood. 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Mainly because I don't know how long they have sat losing their potency, but also because I know unscrupulous suppliers will often use low-grade material or siftings from the bottom of bags they otherwise could not sell. You can hide a lot in a powder... Often reputable retailers who buy powdered material from brokers have no idea how old the powder is and what went into it. You could say when it comes to big business, I have trust issues....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding my own fresh herbs and resins guarantees high-quality material for my work and for my customers.\u003cbr\u003eI use my freshest and best quality resins and only grind as much as I need. Powder never sits around long in the studio. 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Its essential oil is distilled for perfumery and aromatherapy.\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of 4 frankincense types that is rich in Boswellic acids which have been shown in studies to be highly therapeutic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Frankincense Carterii contains the Boswellic acids in its resin, (Not the essential oil!). This makes it ideal for preparing therapeutic oils, salves, cremes and tinctures. It is easy to work with and its beautiful fragrance follows it through every product you make. For more information, recipes and instructions on making your own therapeutic or cosmetic products from Frankincense resin, please visit-https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/2014\/07\/30\/how-to-make-a-whole-extract-of-frankincense-and-other-oleoresins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome customers fill capsules with Frankincense Carterii powder and take them on a daily basis. 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I have come across Black Fasoukh from Morocco, Turkey and even Sudanese Black Fasouk in the famous Addis Ababa Mercato open-air market in Ethiopia. Each differed vastly from the other. Persian Black Fasoukh is the resin from the oriental Spruce tree, picea orientalis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, it is safe to say that White Fasoukh is usually used to open communication with the energetic\/spiritual world and in many cultures used to petition the Djinn for favours.\u003cbr\u003ewhile BlackFasoukh is most often used to cleanse and protect the person and the home, counteract the evil eye and malignant forces whether of human or otherworldly nature. Black Fasoukh is also used for other beneficial purposes such as attracting money, love, good health and prosperity. Though usually burned as an incense, in some cultures a liquid or paste is prepared from Black Fasoukh and used in a floor wash, applied to the soles of one's shoes or to the door frame of one's home to attract the desired outcome or for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis latest batch of Black Fasoukh is composed of the wonderfully sweet and fragrant resin of the Oriental or Caucasian Spruce, a tree native to the Caucasus and the mountains of Northern Turkey. It has a sweeter, more complex and richer aroma than our North American White Spruce and one can easily envision these majestic trees as protectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis batch is super fresh and very sticky!! For this reason we have double bagged it. 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Vietnam. Sustainably sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese weeping Cypress is a fresh-ground aromatic powder with lovely notes of precious wood and Camphor. When burned, it emits a sensuous, soft, old-wood aroma with beautiful camphoraceous notes. I find the scent very soothing, grounding and uplifting. It clears, calms and sharpens my mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThis species grows in Vietnam and Southern China, where it is a valuable, traditional incense used to cleanse spaces, summon and communicate with ancestors and spirits at graves, temples and in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCypress-Death and the Afterlife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is interesting to note that Cupressus Funebris is not only called Chinese weeping Cypress but also Mourning Cypress and Funerary Cypress, which is indicated by its Latin name Funebris, which means \"Of funerals\" or funereal. Weeping does not refer to its physical form like our Weeping Willows, but to its traditional use which is associated with death and mourning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCypress trees are historically and universally associated with death and the afterlife. Even today, they are planted in both Jewish and Muslim cemeteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe populations of this tree in China and Vietnam are dwindling at an alarming rate from overharvesting and loss of natural habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy supplier tells me that this material is sourced from driftwood, which means it is relatively sustainable and does not burden the already stressed species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41486240940166,"sku":"412-WEEPING-1\/2","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":41486240972934,"sku":"412-WEEPING-1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":41486241005702,"sku":"412-WEEPING-2","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":41486241038470,"sku":"412-WEEPING-4","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":41486241071238,"sku":"412-WEEPING-8","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":41486241104006,"sku":"412-WEEPING-16","price":176.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32","offer_id":41486241136774,"sku":"412-WEEPING-32","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Powdersq.jpg?v=1734459179"},{"product_id":"frankincense-dalzielii-powder","title":"Frankincense Dalzielii Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh powdered Frankincense Dalzielii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eI avoid buying powdered herbs or spices unless I have no choice. Mainly because I don't know how long they have sat losing their potency, but also because I know unscrupulous suppliers will often use low-grade material or siftings from the bottom of bags they otherwise could not sell. You can hide a lot in a powder... Often reputable retailers who buy powdered material from brokers have no idea how old the powder is and what went into it. You could say when it comes to big business, I have trust issues....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding my fresh herbs and resins guarantees high-quality material for my work and customers.\u003cbr\u003eI use my freshest, best-quality resins and only grind as much as I need. Powder never sits around long in the studio. When it is gone, I powder up some more, so it is always fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powdering process of Frankincense Dalzielii is not as simple as it could be.\u003cbr\u003eI grind my resins at least twice in an electric grinder to attain a fine powder that will infuse easily in oils. Each time I grind Frankincense or Myrrh, I have to spread the powder out to dry, or it will clump and need to be reground. The first grind is fairly coarse and, in my opinion not fine enough to easily infuse in oils, waxes or alcohol. The powdered Frankincense I sell in the shop is twice powdered and sifted. It is fine enough for whatever the purpose might be. Also, it is easy enough to powder it finer if you desire by running it through a mortar and pestle, coffee or herb grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense Dalzielii is a  beautiful West African Frankincense found in North Eastern Nigeria where the Hausa speaking people refer to it as Hano or Harrabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eIt is beautiful material that exhibits the trademark fragrance of Boswellia Dalzielii -Orange\/Citrus and Mint with earthy undertones. The locals use it as chewing gum and as incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used as many of the other types of Frankincense for incense, teas, oils, salves, tinctures and cremes. This is a premium quality Frankincense at a very reasonable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense Dalzielii is the most western Frankincense species on what could be called the Boswellia Belt\", a latitudinal band of favourable growing conditions that runs from the Ivory Coast in the far west of Africa to the eastern Horn of Africa and continues on through Yemen and Oman all the way to India and Pakistan in the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are about 18 species of Frankincense dispersed along this band. Though not all of them yield resin on a commercial scale, most have been used in traditional folk medicine in the areas they grow. This is the case with Boswellia Dalzielii who's bark is used locally for many ailments including wound healing, Rheumatoid arthritis, gastrointestinal problems, and venereal diseases. To learn more Google \"Frankincense Dalzielii studies\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple of churches, Mosques and temples around the world, Frankincense resin is traditionally used as incense and medicine. Its essential oil is distilled for perfumery and aromatherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankincense Dalzielii bears all the features and indications that it belongs in the group of Frankincense types that provide us with Boswellic acids. These include B. Carterii, B. Sacra, B Papyrifera and B. Serrata. Recent studies out of Germany show Nigerian Boswellia Dalzielii resin to have the highest percent of Boswellic acids among all the Frankincense types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information, recipes and instructions on making your own therapeutic or cosmetic products from Frankincense resin, please visit-To learn how to make a traditional tea please see my post here \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/the-many-benefits-of-frankincense-tea-1\" title=\"The many benefits of Frankincense tea\"\u003ehttps:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/blogs\/blog\/the-many-benefits-of-frankincense-tea-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Boswellia Dalzielii.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41384015003782,"sku":"400-DALZPWD-1\/2","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":41384015036550,"sku":"400-DALZPWD-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":41384015069318,"sku":"400-DALZPWD-2","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":41384015102086,"sku":"400-DALZPWD-4","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 pound-8","offer_id":41384015134854,"sku":"400-DALZPWD-8","price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 pound -16 oz","offer_id":41384015167622,"sku":"400-DALZPWD-16","price":236.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 pounds-32 oz","offer_id":41384015200390,"sku":"400-DALZPWD-32","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Powderall-1.jpg?v=1738768888"},{"product_id":"cedar-of-lebanon-shavings","title":"Cedar of Lebanon Chips-Fresh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is no mistaking the unique aroma of Cedar of Lebanon. Cedar of Lebanon  was one of the most valuable commodities of the ancient world. It is mentioned in the great Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. King Solomon used it to build the Temple. The Phoenicians built their fleets of ships with it and traded the wood of the Cedar of Lebanon around the known world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the Cedar of Lebanon is a protected species, this material comes from a small, intentionally managed plantation in Southern Europe, where the trees are cultivated and harvested for unique crafts, and the fresh shavings are collected for sale. Nothing is wasted. This material is entirely sustainable. The consistency is of fine shavings. Not quite a powder and highly aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many applications, Cedar of Lebanon chips are a more practical, sustainable, and conscientious choice than essential oil, which, due to the scarcity of this tree, is not produced commercially and is not available on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an alternative to the essential oil from this rare tree, an alcohol tincture made from the chips proves to be an excellent substitute, delivering the full spectrum of the tree's aroma profile to perfume blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also an excellent material for incense blends, potpourris, sachets, and steam inhalations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability of cedar wood to retain its fragrance for years is well-known. Thus we find cedar chests and cabinets, often decades old, still retain their aroma. The shavings will last for a long 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\u003ePlease note that our ounces are not the 25 grams that most sellers offer, but 30 grams. All helpers in the shop have standing orders to always put a little extra in each 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. You will find there is always a bit more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Cedar, of Lebanon, Cedrus Libani chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41755975221382,"sku":"276-LIBANI-1\/2","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":41755975254150,"sku":"276-LIBANI-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":41755975286918,"sku":"276-LIBANI-2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":41755975319686,"sku":"276-LIBANI-4","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":41755975352454,"sku":"276-LIBANI-8","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":41755975385222,"sku":"276-LIBANI-16","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":41755975417990,"sku":"276-LIBANI-32","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Cedar_of_lebanon.jpg_rs.jpg?v=1746017270"},{"product_id":"ceramic-mortar-pestle","title":"5.5\" Ceramic Mortar \u0026 Pestle","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeramic mortars and pestles are ideal tools for grinding coarse powders into very fine powders. The bowl's interior surface, combined with the circular motion of the rough-textured pestle head, quickly reduces grain size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine powder is important when preparing many Frankincense or Myrrh products, such as electuaries or tooth powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of an Electuary, or in general when taking Frankincense powder internally, a finer ground powder is broken down and assimilated more easily and quickly than a coarse powder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe method for grinding powders in this type of mortar is by using a circular motion of the Pestle against the inside of the Mortar. Only a light downward pressure is needed to grind the material. In essence, you are rubbing the grains between the two tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process of grinding materials in a mortar is meditative and an opportunity to quiet one's mind. The repetitive motion combined with inner quietness can open doors and portals in our minds. Take advantage of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ancestors repeated the very same process for thousands of years. This is often a time we can connect with them. A time of receptivity where ancient knowledge can reveal itself to us. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meditative process is also an excellent time to connect with our materials, with our bodies, our health, and with our intention. Energies that can contribute to the quality of the product we are preparing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Mortar comes from Latin Mortarium meaning a receptacle for pounding or grinding. The word pestle also comes to us from the Latin word Pistillum and means pounder or crusher. Pistillum is also the root of our word Pesto, which refers to a paste of crushed herbs, traditionally processed with a mortar and Pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say, there is deep symbolism in the form and action of the Pestle and Mortar, reflecting the archetypes of Yin and Yang, Male and Female, Sun and Moon, etc. I will leave it to you to ponder and explore this further. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese heavy Mortars \u0026amp; pestle sets weigh just over 600 Grams or 1.3 Pounds. The bowl measures 5\" wide by 2.4\" high. The pestle is just over 5\" with a 1\" head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior of the bowl is glazed, and its interior is unglazed. The handle of the Pestle is glazed up to the head. There is a handy Philtrum on the edge of the Mortar that helps pour liquids. A Philtrum (Also called a Medial cleft) is the indentation we all have that leads from our nasal septum down to our upper lip. Interesting that the word Philtrum also means Love Potion...Food for thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: 5 1\/2 inch diameter Ceramic Mortar \u0026amp; 5 1\/2 inch Ceramic Pestle, Clay, Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43943316390022,"sku":"528-MORTAR-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Mortar_f5f238dd-c9b8-4f70-bad5-82f488923117.jpg?v=1777447943"},{"product_id":"frankincense-dalzielii-powder-1","title":"Frankincense Frereana Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh powdered Frankincense Frereana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding my fresh herbs and resins guarantees high-quality material for my work and customers.\u003cbr\u003eI use my freshest, best-quality resins and only grind as much as I need. Powder never sits around long in the studio. When it is gone, I grind some more, so it is always fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powdering process is not as simple as it could be.\u003cbr\u003eI grind my resins at least twice in an electric grinder to achieve a fine powder that infuses easily into oils. Each time I grind Frankincense or Myrrh, I have to spread the powder out to dry, or it will clump and need to be reground. The first grind is fairly coarse and, in my opinion, not fine enough to easily infuse in oils, waxes or alcohol. The Frankincense I sell in the shop is twice-powdered and sifted. It is fine enough for whatever the purpose might be. Also, it is easy enough to powder it finer if you desire by running it through a mortar and pestle, coffee or herb grinder.\u003c\/p\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. It is traditionally thought to help alleviate Arthritic pain and support healthy joints by reducing or stopping production of an enzyme that destroys the cartilage in joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia Frereana is widely used as a high-end chewing gum for oral care and peptic ulcers, 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 donkeys for sorting, packaging, and sale. 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 in such high demand in these countries that the harvest is often pre-purchased a year in advance to guarantee supply.\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 and aromatic and therapeutic products. 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