Somali Frankincense 1st Grade 50 g – Boswellia carterii

Somali Frankincense 1st Grade is a high-quality, carefully selected grade of Somali frankincense. The natural resin consists of large, clean and predominantly pale resin tears and pieces. Botanically, this type of frankincense is traditionally referred to as Boswellia carterii.

Somalia is one of the major regions of origin for natural frankincense. The Boswellia trees growing there are adapted to the dry, rocky landscapes of the Horn of Africa. The resin offered here comes from Somalia and has been selected as 1st Grade for its size and clean appearance.

Fragrance of Boswellia carterii

When burned, this Somali frankincense develops a fresh, balsamic and resinous fragrance with citrus nuances. Light woody and earthy facets add depth to the classic olibanum aroma. Its balanced fragrance makes it suitable both for burning on its own and as a base for incense blends.

Traditional frankincense from the Horn of Africa

Frankincense has been one of the most important aromatic substances used for incense in many cultures for thousands of years. It was transported along historic trade routes from the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to numerous regions and continues to play an important role in various religious incense traditions today.

Traditionally, frankincense is used during prayer, meditation and ceremonial incense burning, among other practices. In various incense traditions, it is also used for cleansing rooms and creating a calm, special atmosphere. These meanings are based on cultural and religious traditions and should not be understood as medical effects.

How to burn Somali frankincense

For traditional incense burning, place a few small pieces of resin on glowing incense charcoal. Larger tears can be broken into smaller pieces if necessary. For a slower and gentler release of fragrance, an incense burner can also be used, warming the resin above a candle on a mesh screen or suitable incense plate.

• Botanical name: Boswellia carterii
• Origin: Somalia
• Quality: 1st Grade, large and clean resin tears and pieces
• Fragrance: fresh, balsamic, resinous and citrusy, with light woody and earthy nuances
• Use: for burning on charcoal or on a suitable incense burner
• Net contents: 50 g