{"product_id":"frankincense-resin-sample-sets-standard-and-exotic","title":"Frankincense Resin Sampler Sets - Standard and Exotic","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankincense Sampler Sets — Standard \u0026amp; Exotic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the many aromas of Frankincense through two sampler sets, each featuring three distinct resins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Set\u003c\/strong\u003e to explore Carterii Frankincense (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia carterii\u003c\/em\u003e), Papyrifera Frankincense (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia papyrifera\u003c\/em\u003e) and Dalzielii Frankincense (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia dalzielii\u003c\/em\u003e), or the \u003cstrong\u003eExotic Set\u003c\/strong\u003e for Frankincense Frereana (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia frereana\u003c\/em\u003e), Frankincense Socotrana (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia socotrana\u003c\/em\u003e) and Frankincense Dioscoridis (\u003cem\u003eBoswellia dioscoridis\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Experience each resin’s individual character and let your nose introduce you to your favourites. Each set includes 5 g of each of the three resins, for a total of 15 g.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have put together two sampler sets, each containing three types of Frankincense. If you are new to these aromatic resins, the Standard set offers a lovely introduction, while Exotic offers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a prized collection worth discovering. Both offer a lovely opportunity to get acquainted with their individual characters—and perhaps meet a new favourite along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankincense is the aromatic resin produced by trees of the Boswellia genus. Although these resins share a name, their fragrances can be surprisingly different—from soft amber and honey to bright citrus, mint, spice and musk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sampler sets offer an opportunity to explore three different Frankincense types side by side, learn their individual characters and discover which ones appeal to you. Choose Standard or Exotic from the Sampler Set menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTANDARD: Frankincense Carterii, Papyrifera \u0026amp; Dalzielii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Where Appreciation Begins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn introduction to three distinctive Frankincense types:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFrankincense Carterii \u003c\/strong\u003e— A familiar Frankincense from Somalia, with soft amber notes and highlights of honey, vanilla and black pepper. Traditionally valued for easing inflammation, supporting digestion and respiratory health, soothing muscles and joints, and its use in skincare, incense and spiritual practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFrankincense Papyrifera \u003c\/strong\u003e— Often called Church Frankincense. It has a distinguished, persistent fragrance with hints of orange peel that brings to mind ancient stone temples and churches, associated with emotional well-being, mental clarity and a deeper sense of spiritual connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cstrong\u003e Frankincense Dalzielii\u003c\/strong\u003e — A beautiful West African Frankincense with bright citrus notes accompanied by mint and camphor. Quite a different aromatic direction from the other two. Locals use it as chewing gum and as incense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXOTIC: Frankincense Frereana, Socotrana \u0026amp; Dioscoridis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — A Prized Collection Worth Discovering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Frereana alongside two unique Frankincense types from the island of Socotra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Frankincense Frereana \u003c\/strong\u003e— Known as Maydi and often called the King of Frankincense. A prized Somali resin with warm amber, honey, spice and light musk notes. Frereana contains no boswellic acids and is traditionally valued for relieving arthritic discomfort, supporting joints and cartilage, promoting oral health as a prized chewing gum, and its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory traditional uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cstrong\u003e Frankincense Socotrana \u003c\/strong\u003e— An unusual Frankincense from Socotra. Rarely seen outside of Yemen and usually not traded on the international market. Its fragrance reminds me of a combination of Frereana and Neglecta. An odd pairing, yet distinguished and pleasant, softly sweet and calming. On the island of Socotra, this frankincense is traditionally used as incense and in local medicine, and can be incorporated into medicated oils, perfumes, salves and creams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Frankincense Dioscoridis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Another of Socotra’s unusual Frankincense types, with small resin tears and a distinctive musky undertone. Don’t let the size of the tears keep you from enjoying its fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankincense has been a valuable commodity and an integral part of cultures, religions and trade around the world for thousands of years. Highly valued for its traditional medicinal, spiritual and aromatic uses, its different types have more recently attracted scientific study into their unique chemical compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with the Sun in astrology, Frankincense has long been valued for calming the mind and spirit and accompanying meditation and spiritual work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information about the different Frankincense types, including instructions for preparing medicine and incense from them, please visit my blog at\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttp:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":67778152628358,"sku":"445-FRANKSAMP-STD","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Exotic","offer_id":67778152661126,"sku":"445-FRANKSAMP-EXO","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/regular_frank_sampler_a1.jpg?v=1793197106","url":"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/products\/frankincense-resin-sample-sets-standard-and-exotic","provider":"Apothecary's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}