OMANI FRANKINCENSE RESIN (BOSWELLIA SACRA) - INGREDIENTS
BASE / GENERAL DATA
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Boswellia Sacra (Frankincense) is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is the primary tree in the genus Boswellia from which Frankincense, a resinous dried sap, is harvested. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula (Oman, Yemen), and northeastern Africa (Somalia).
Individual trees growing on steep slopes tend to develop some buttressing that extends from the roots up into the base of the stem. This forms a sort of cushion that adheres to the rock and ensures a certain stability. The trees start producing resin when they are about 8 to 10 years old.
The resin is extracted by making a small, shallow incision on the trunk or branches of the tree or by removing a portion of the crust of it. The resin is drained as a milky substance that coagulates in contact with air and is collected by hand.
Trees in the narrow fog-laden zone where the desert meets Dhofar mountain range, a region known as the Nejd, grow extremely slowly and produce very high quality resin in large, white clumps. Not surprisingly, Omanis and other Gulf State Arabs consider this to be superior to all other resins produced in North and Northeast Africa, India, and Asia, and it is priced accordingly.
Standard Frankincense resins produce beautiful bright citrus aroma with slight underlying woody and balsamic tones. Of the Frankincense resins from Oman, Hojary is the most sought after of all.
Frankincense is mentioned in the Bible as one of the three types of gifts the wise men gave to the young child Jesus. Historical and archaeological evidence strongly suggest that the Frankincense given to the Christ child was either the prized Boswellia carteri species, of African origin, or the more highly prized Boswellia Sacra, of Arabian origin.
The lost city of Ubar, sometimes identified with Irem in what is now the town of Shisr in Oman, is believed to have been a center of the Frankincense trade along the recently rediscovered "Incense Road". Ubar was rediscovered in the early 1990s and is now under archaeological excavation.
For nearly 5,000 years, the resin from the Boswellia tree was considered Arabia’s most precious commodity. The allure of Frankincense enticed adventurers from afar who sought the irresistible resin, and the FrankincenseTrail in Oman’s Dhofar region was purportedly visited by the notable explorers Marco Polo and Lawrence of Arabia.
Individual trees growing on steep slopes tend to develop some buttressing that extends from the roots up into the base of the stem. This forms a sort of cushion that adheres to the rock and ensures a certain stability. The trees start producing resin when they are about 8 to 10 years old.
The resin is extracted by making a small, shallow incision on the trunk or branches of the tree or by removing a portion of the crust of it. The resin is drained as a milky substance that coagulates in contact with air and is collected by hand.
Trees in the narrow fog-laden zone where the desert meets Dhofar mountain range, a region known as the Nejd, grow extremely slowly and produce very high quality resin in large, white clumps. Not surprisingly, Omanis and other Gulf State Arabs consider this to be superior to all other resins produced in North and Northeast Africa, India, and Asia, and it is priced accordingly.
Standard Frankincense resins produce beautiful bright citrus aroma with slight underlying woody and balsamic tones. Of the Frankincense resins from Oman, Hojary is the most sought after of all.
Frankincense is mentioned in the Bible as one of the three types of gifts the wise men gave to the young child Jesus. Historical and archaeological evidence strongly suggest that the Frankincense given to the Christ child was either the prized Boswellia carteri species, of African origin, or the more highly prized Boswellia Sacra, of Arabian origin.
The lost city of Ubar, sometimes identified with Irem in what is now the town of Shisr in Oman, is believed to have been a center of the Frankincense trade along the recently rediscovered "Incense Road". Ubar was rediscovered in the early 1990s and is now under archaeological excavation.
For nearly 5,000 years, the resin from the Boswellia tree was considered Arabia’s most precious commodity. The allure of Frankincense enticed adventurers from afar who sought the irresistible resin, and the FrankincenseTrail in Oman’s Dhofar region was purportedly visited by the notable explorers Marco Polo and Lawrence of Arabia.
The higher the purity of the Frankincense Resin, the higher the quality. Higher grades of resin are brighter in colour, more bitter in taste, more fragrant in smell and burn with greater ease. When soaking resin in water a slightly whitish colour is released. When burned or diffused as an incense, Frankincense Resin has a pleasant fresh, resinous, dry odour, with a fruity scent as its high note.
In the Middle East resin used as incense is known as “Al Luban”. In Europe it became know under the English translation of “Oliban”, derived from the Old English of “Frank” and “Incense”, meaning “real incense”.
SPIRITUAL PRACTISES DATA
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In the ancient world Frankincense resin was valued more than gold and in our time it is a rare and unique gift. The scent is historically connected with healing and spirituality in almost every culture and religion.
MEDICINE / HEALTH DATA
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Main qualities of Frankincense resin and essential oil:
Support immune system;
Prevent bacterial invasion;
Prevents fungal dissemination and grow;
Prevents viral invasion;
Has like antiseptic activity;
Balance immune system and act as a anti-inflammatory,
Helps heal wounds and scars.
According ancient sources, Frankincense has a lot of healing qualities, so it can be called Panacea for every disease: starting from cold, ending at cancer.
When chewing Frankincense Resin or drinking its water, helps to concentrate, focus when doing mental activity or work, and at the same time remove stress and unnecessary thoughts flow.
In Oman people add small Frankincense piece in a glass or bottle of water for the night, and in the morning, they drink it. According to century old experience, Frankincense Resin not only helps to improve digestion, but increases immunity to various diseases, improves memory and concentration, improves the beauty of the skin.
In Oman people add small Frankincense piece in a glass or bottle of water for the night, and in the morning, they drink it. According to century old experience, Frankincense Resin not only helps to improve digestion, but increases immunity to various diseases, improves memory and concentration, improves the beauty of the skin.
The smoke of burning resin is a traditional remedy for headaches.
Light exposition to Frankincense smoke helps to soothe tired and irritated eyes.
The smoke of burning resin is a traditional remedy for headaches.
Traditionally, the smoke of Frankincense incense is inhaled to relieve the symptoms of cold. It is a great support for respiratory system.
Frankincense has anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce joint inflammation caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers believe that Frankincense can prevent the release of leukotrienes, which are compounds that can cause inflammation.
Terpenes and boswellic acids appear to be the strongest anti-inflammatory compounds in Frankincense.
In humans, Erankincense extracts may help reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The boswellic acids it contains might prevent cancer cells from spreading.
BEAUTY / COSMETICS DATA
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People in middle east scent their clothes and home with Frankincense Resin, incense is obligatory in marriage and traditional ceremonies.
Women use incense as a home perfume. Traditional women wouldn’t even go out of the house or back without standing above burning incense or resin for a while. In that way they perfume their body, hair and clothes and clean.
The smoke of incense is also used as a cosmetic for smooth skin, keep youthful and beautiful look. Instead of applying cream they just keep their face in the incense smoke.
Women use incense as a home perfume. Traditional women wouldn’t even go out of the house or back without standing above burning incense or resin for a while. In that way they perfume their body, hair and clothes and clean.
The smoke of incense is also used as a cosmetic for smooth skin, keep youthful and beautiful look. Instead of applying cream they just keep their face in the incense smoke.
FOOD / COOKING DATA
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Only Green Boswellia Sacra resin can be used internally (chew, drink its water or extract), because this is the only species that biochemical composition is safe to consume internally.
According to Oman people traditions, Frankincense is the best chewing gum and spice for sweets.
Frankincense resin strengthens teeth and gums, improves digestion, removes accumulated mucus, makes a fresh and pleasant smell in mouth.
According to Oman people traditions, Frankincense is the best chewing gum and spice for sweets.
Frankincense resin strengthens teeth and gums, improves digestion, removes accumulated mucus, makes a fresh and pleasant smell in mouth.
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