Frankincense Dalzielii

Frankincense Dalzielii is a  beautiful West African Frankincense found in North Eastern Nigeria where the Hausa speaking people refer to it as Hano or Harrabi.

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What does Frankincense Dalzielii smell like?
Most reviewers describe a pleasant citrusy or lemony aroma with subtle minty notes and fresh, clean undertones. One customer found it reminiscent of Royal Green Hojari, though less bold and complex. Another noted the mint is smooth and subtle, blending well with darker incenses.
How fresh is the resin when it arrives?
Reviewers confirm the resin arrives in fresh condition. One customer noted that after grinding it, the resin still has a clear, fresh texture, indicating the material has not degraded during storage or shipping.
Can I use this as chewing gum?
Yes, the product description notes locals traditionally use it as chewing gum. One reviewer found it water-soluble on its own, so they mixed it with mastic to use as gum; the mint flavor lasted a considerable time in that blend.
How does this compare in price to other frankincenses?
Reviewers note this is excellent quality at a reasonable price—more affordable than premium varieties like Royal Green Hojari. One customer who tried other frankincense resins found them poor value by comparison and stated they would not stray from this product again.
Is this good for blending with other incenses?
Yes, reviewers who blend it with darker incenses report it works well as a gentle top note, adding fresh citrus and mint without overpowering other scents.
What uses does this resin support?
The product description states it can be used for incense, teas, oils, salves, tinctures, and creams. Reviewers confirm they use it as incense and in tea; one customer also mentioned hopes to use it in skincare.
Is the seller committed to sustainable sourcing?
Multiple reviewers explicitly praise the seller's commitment to sustainability and respect for the trees. One noted the seller takes care with both product quality and environmental impact, and another highlighted healthy-looking resins that burn as intended.
What is Frankincense Dalzielii's origin?
According to the product description, it is a West African frankincense from North Eastern Nigeria, where the Hausa people call it Hano or Harrabi. It is the most westerly species of frankincense on the Boswellia Belt.
It 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.

It 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.

Frankincense 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.

There 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".

A 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.

Frankincense 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.

For 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 https://apothecarysgarden.com/blogs/blog/the-many-benefits-of-frankincense-tea-1

Dan

Materials: Boswellia Dalzielii.


Customer Reviews

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Raymi Taylor (Portland, US)
Great quality and its sustainability makes it 100% perfect

Great quality and its sustainability makes it 100% perfect. Thank you, Dan for taking such care with your product and with our environment. Much appreciated.

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Raymi Taylor (Portland, US)
Great quality and its sustainability makes it 100% perfect

Great quality and its sustainability makes it 100% perfect. Thank you, Dan for taking such care with your product and with our environment. Much appreciated.

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Kathrina Cortez (Edmonton, CA)
Pleasant citrusy minty aroma

This gives a pleasant citrusy minty aroma that reminds me of Royal Green Hojari just not as bold or complex. Still a lovely scent and the price is much more affordable. Solid buy and would repurchase!

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Anonymous (Crystal River, US)
I love this frankincense - the aroma is heavenly

I love this frankincense - the aroma is heavenly. I use it in a tea (for arthritis).

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Monica Bowman (Cincinnati, US)
Blessed Resin

Thank you for providing high quality resins while being respectful and mindful of the trees that provide.

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Aimee Collins (Clapham, GB)
Top notch

First time ordering and I finally got around to grinding it down yesterday. It smells divine, still has the resin texture so clear it is still fresh. Really happy with my purchase and hoping it does miracles for my skin.

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Robert Carrol (St. Catharines, CA)
Very good quality

This Frankincense Dalzielii is very good quality at a reasonable price. We are very happy with our purchase. Will order again! Thank You Dan!

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Julian Tyler (Marina del Rey, US)
Great product

Great product. Buying again.

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Philip (Constantine, US)
Unexpectedly pleasant

After reading a lot about this frankincense (including here) well no better way than to test. For me: the minty is a yes. A very smooth subtle mint. Its pine notes or other just come through to me as fresh and clean and gets lost in the mint note. Which is fine for me. To me this is a more gentle top note for some of my darker incenses. And it blends nicely. As a gum to me, i had to mix it with some mastic cause this variety is a bit water soluble. But the mix the mint it offered lasted a while. So that was really amazing. All in all a perfect complement to the darker blends i have. Will definitely buy again.

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biljana ratkovic (Belgrade, RS)
The most divine fragrance ever.

A wonderful fresh incense that I originally bought to make something myself. I gave up on ideas, honestly, I'm sorry to break it, so now I'm enjoying the fragrance(and I ordered cream and oil :))

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Jennebfresh Hoppe
Top notch seller

Top notch seller

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Etsy customer

Très belle qualité :)