Xanthorrhoea resin
Xanthorrhoea resin is the natural exudate of the Australian Grass tree Xanthorrhoea spp.
The resin accumulates naturally and is collected by Aboriginal people without harming the tree.
$9.00 - $119.00
Aboriginal use- (Wikipedia).The resin from Xanthorrhoea plants is used in spear-making[11] and is an invaluable adhesive for Aboriginal people, often used to patch up leaky coolamons (water containers) and even yidaki (didgeridoos). The dried flower stalk scape was also used to generate fire by the hand drill friction method.
Resin collected from the Xanthorrhoea plant was used in Australia until the mid-twentieth century for the following purposes-
-Burnt as incense in churches.
-A base component for a varnish used on furniture and in dwellings.
-A polish and a coating used on metal surfaces including stoves, tin cans used for storing meat and “brass instruments.”
-A component used in the industrial processes associated with “sizing paper, in soap making, perfumery and in manufacturing early gramophone records.”
Xanthorrhoea resin has a beautiful aroma as incense. It is reminiscent of Dragonsbood resin but softer, sweeter, and more complex. It is not hard on the lungs or harsh as Dragonsblood can be, and its fragrance is much more pleasing to my nose.
As mentioned, in the past, it was used in perfumery so one wonders what it could add to modern perfumes as a tincture or essential oil.
It dissolves readily in alcohol, producing a slightly aromatic tincture that is bright garnet red.
Larger specimens can be purchased. Contact me for photos and prices.
Dan
Materials: Xanthorrhoea resin, Gum Acaroid, Acaroid, Yakka, Grass Tree Resin.
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J
Amazing selection, and great quality!
T
Very good quality love it.
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R
This item was promptly delivered and arrived as described.
D
As described and pictured. Packaged well. Wonderful aroma
K
Aromatic, excellent quality material, generous portion, professionally packaged & shipped fast.
M
So excited to receive this! Such a gorgeous aroma and can't wait to make some divine with it.
M
Oh God, wow! This intoxicating scent reached the depths of my heart and brought feelings of ancient memory. I would say it is heart & mind opening 💞 I burned it straight on a coal 🌟
Also, Dan's customer service is the highest quality
R
I am quickly becoming a regular shopper with Apothecary's Garden and, once again, this last order did not disappoint! I am truly enjoying experiencing all of these new resins and there are some new favorites I discovered in this order-peruvian myrrh and siberian cedar, and oh my goodness the damask rosebuds are absolutely sublime. I am currently “steeping” some of the nigerian green frankincense I received with this order in an airtight jar with a scoop of the rosebuds! Quality, Shipping and packaging all top notch, and portions are clearly weighed on the generous side. Thank you so much, I can't wait to order my next batch!
M
Bought the grass tree resin and the bushman's candle tincture. I live very near the seller's dispatch location so the shipping time was barely 2-3 days! The scents and quality are indeed as described; I use these for incense stick crafting rather than as single items upon charcoal. I look forward to comparing the scents across different burning methods! Thank you.