Frankincense Sifted Incense, 1.5 oz

Frankincense Sifted Incense is frankincense resin, sifted into small, even granules ready to burn on charcoal. This one and a half ounce bag is the sifted resin, not powder or whole tears, for a clean, steady burn of the classic temple scent.

Burned on a charcoal disc, sifted frankincense releases the warm, resinous, faintly citrus-pine smoke long used for purification, prayer, and consecration.

Key Features

• Sifted frankincense resin. Even granules, not powder or whole tears.
• A one and a half ounce bag. A good working supply.
• Burned on charcoal. A loose resin for a clean, steady smoke.
• For purification and protection. Cleansing and consecrating a space.

Product Details

• Frankincense sifted incense, approximately 1.5 oz
• Sifted Boswellia resin, not powdered and not whole tears
• Burned on a charcoal disc
• For purification, protection, and consecration

The Spiritual Significance

Frankincense is one of the great purifying and consecrating resins of the Western tradition. Scott Cunningham places it under the Sun and the element of Fire, an active, elevating energy used to cleanse ritual spaces, consecrate tools, and lift the mind toward prayer and meditation. Across many cultures its smoke has marked the line between ordinary and sacred time, which is why it appears in temples, churches, and home altars alike. As a sifted resin it burns on charcoal, so a small pinch goes a long way. The incense does not act on its own; it clears and elevates the air and helps you settle into your own intention. Burn a pinch to purify and bless a space, to open a working, or to set a sacred, elevated tone.

How To Use

1. Light a charcoal disc. Hold a charcoal tablet with tongs and light its edge until it sparks across and begins to ash over, then set it in a heat-safe censer or burner half-filled with sand or ash.
2. Add a pinch of resin. Once the charcoal glows, sprinkle a small pinch of the sifted resin on top and let the warm, resinous smoke rise.
3. Set your intention. As the smoke fills the space, name what you are purifying, blessing, or consecrating, and add more as needed.
4. Burn it safely. Use a heat-safe burner on a protected surface, keep tongs handy, burn in a ventilated space away from anything flammable, and never leave burning charcoal or incense unattended.

Pairs Well With

• Frankincense Resin Tears: whole frankincense resin tears.
• Frankincense Siftings Incense, 1 oz: more sifted frankincense resin.
• Frankincense and Myrrh Bulk Resin Incense: frankincense and myrrh resin blend on charcoal.
• White Sage Smudge Stick: loose sage smoke to clear a space first.
• All Purpose Oil: a versatile oil for ritual and consecration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need charcoal to burn it?

Yes. Like all loose resins, frankincense will not light on its own. Set a pinch on a glowing charcoal tablet in a heat-safe censer, and the heat releases the smoke.

What does sifted mean here?

The resin has been sifted into small, even granules, rather than left as whole tears or ground to powder. The even size makes for a clean, steady burn on charcoal.

What does it smell like?

Warm and resinous, with a faint citrus and pine brightness over a balsamic base. The classic elevating temple scent.

What is it used for?

Purification, protection, and consecration, clearing and blessing a space, opening a working, and lifting meditation and prayer.

How do I burn it safely?

Use a heat-safe burner with sand or ash on a protected surface, handle hot charcoal with tongs, burn in a ventilated space away from anything flammable, and never leave it unattended.