Description
Product
Myrrh Gum Resin
Large Pieces
Top Grade
3 oz fills a standard measuring cup
Botany
Genus: Myrrha
Species: commiphora
Family: Burseraceae
Product Origin
Somalia
Wild harvest
Uses
When the bark of a Myrrh tree is damaged, it tries to heal the wound by secreting a waxy resin (Myrrh gum) that coagulates quickly , and later becomes hard and glossy.
Aromatic Myrrh gum has been used in perfumery, medicine, and during religious ceremonies, temples and churches for thousands of years, to enhance spiritual experiences.
Habitat
Myrrh is a spiny tree native to the Arabian Peninsula and parts of Africa (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Northern Kenya) . It is a solitary growing tree, that cannot be cultivated.
Burning instructions
Light a quick-light charcoal tablet by holding it over a candle flame with a pair of tongs. This is best done outside, or in a well ventilated area such an near an open window, as the charcoal is treated with lighter fluid, which exudes fumes during the lightening process.
Once enough amber glow has developed, place burning charcoal onto sand bed and fan until charcoal is fully light. A large feather is a traditional fanning tool, but any other fanning method will suffice. Use tongs to place incense onto burning charcoal.
Never leave burning charcoal, resin or candle unattended. Keep vessel on fire proof surface during the incense burning ritual.
Use sand to extinguish the charcoal or burning resin.
Do not throw incense into fireplace/wood burning stove, as the precious, fragrant smoke will escape unnoticed together with the wood smoke.
Do not use BBQ charcoal for incense burning.
