Frankincense Rock Incense (Resin)

Frankincense is a resin that comes from the Boswellia tree. The tree looks more like a giant shrub with knurled branches that occasionally produce small white flowers. When the tree bark is cut with a knife, a milky white sap flows from it. This resin hardens into an orange-brown gum known as frankincense.

Frankincense is used in several forms such as incense and essential oils. It is also sold as an extract and can be taken directly for its medicinal properties. When burned as incense, frankincense produces a highly antiseptic smoke. As an essential oil, it can be used in a diffuser to treat respiratory conditions or applied topically to treat wounds and rejuvenate the skin.

Throughout history, frankincense has been used to treat emotional disorders such as nervousness and hysteria. It relaxes both the mind and the body. Frankincense has been used as an ingredient in home remedies to treat stress, insomnia and promote relaxation. Applied directly to the temples and the third-eye area of the forehead, frankincense quiets the mind and promotes meditative stillness.

Burn Frankincense Resin with charcoal

How to burn:

Burning resin incense like frankincense properly involves a few specific steps and materials. Here's how you can do it:

### Materials Needed:

1. **Charcoal Discs**: Specially made for burning incense.

2. **Incense Burner**: A heat-resistant container, often filled with sand or ash.

3. **Tongs**: For handling the hot charcoal.

4. **Lighter or Matches**: To light the charcoal.

5. **Resin Incense**: Such as frankincense.

### Steps:

1. **Prepare the Burner**:

   - Fill your incense burner with sand or ash to insulate it from the heat of the charcoal and to stabilize the charcoal disc.

2. **Light the Charcoal Disc**:

   - Hold the charcoal disc with tongs and light it with a lighter or match.

   - The charcoal will start to spark and crackle as it lights. This process takes about a minute.

   - Once the sparking stops, place the charcoal in the burner on top of the sand or ash.

3. **Wait for the Charcoal to Heat**:

   - Let the charcoal sit for a few minutes until it is fully heated and covered with a layer of grayish-white ash. This indicates that it is ready.

4. **Add the Resin Incense**:

   - Place a small amount of resin incense (a few granules) on top of the hot charcoal.

   - The resin will start to melt and release fragrant smoke.

5. **Enjoy the Aroma**:

   - The resin will continue to smolder and release its scent for a while. You can add more resin as needed.

### Tips:

- **Ventilation**: Make sure you have good ventilation in the area where you are burning the incense to avoid excessive smoke buildup.

- **Safety**: Always use a heat-resistant surface and never leave burning charcoal unattended.

- **Quantity**: Start with a small amount of resin and add more as needed to control the intensity of the fragrance.

By following these steps, you can safely and effectively enjoy the aromatic benefits of burning resin incense like frankincense.