Frankincense Tears Granular Incense, 1/3 oz

Frankincense Tears Granular Incense is whole frankincense resin, the golden tears of the Boswellia tree, ready to burn on charcoal. This one-third ounce is a starter size of the pure resin in its classic tear form, long burned for purification and prayer.

A raw aromatic resin with no fillers, frankincense smolders on a charcoal disc to release the warm, resinous, faintly citrus-pine smoke offered in temples and churches for thousands of years.

Key Features

• Whole frankincense tears. The pure golden resin of the Boswellia tree.
• A starter one-third ounce. A small portion to try.
• Burned on charcoal. A loose resin for a rich, sacred smoke.
• For purification and protection. Cleansing and consecrating a space.

Product Details

• Frankincense tears granular incense, 1/3 oz
• Whole Boswellia resin tears, pure with no fillers
• Burned on a charcoal disc
• For purification, protection, and prayer

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 whole resin tears it burns on charcoal, so a few tears go 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 few tears 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 few tears. Once the charcoal glows, place a few frankincense tears on top; they will soften, bubble, and release their smoke.
3. Set your intention. As the smoke fills the space, name what you are purifying, blessing, or consecrating, and add more tears as the scent fades.
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 Tears Granular Incense, 1.5 oz: frankincense tears in a larger size.
• Frankincense Resin Tears, 1 oz: frankincense resin tears in a one ounce size.
• Frankincense Tears Granular Incense, 1 Lb: frankincense tears in a bulk bag.
• 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 few tears on a glowing charcoal tablet in a heat-safe censer, and the heat releases the smoke.

What are frankincense tears?

The whole, hardened droplets of Boswellia resin, called tears for their teardrop shape. They are the pure resin with no fillers, the most traditional form of frankincense.

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 prayer, clearing and blessing a space, opening a working, and lifting meditation and devotion.

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.