Indian Frankincense Resin Organic Aromatic Tear Rock Incense Olibanum Gum Bulk -4 Ounce-

The Species of this frankincense is Boswellia Serrata Indian incense is a tree that is native to India, Northern Africa and, the Middle East. It is commonly used in traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda. Olibanum is another word for frankincense. It refers to a resin or “sap” that seeps from openings in the bark of several Boswellia species, including Boswellia serrata, Boswellia carterii, and Boswellia frereana. Introduction Frankincense and the oil produced from it has been known for its healing powers and its ability to improve communication with the creator in the Middle East for thousands of years before the Magi made it a gift of to Christ. There are over 52 references to it in the Bible. Egyptian records show a great many references to it including its use in cosmetics, perfumes and as an embalming agent. It takes approximately three months to harden into the yellow "tears" that we are used to seeing will be sold at market. The sap is gathered from May until the rain showers start in September.