Frankincense Resin Tears, 1 oz

Pure resin, nothing added. These are whole frankincense tears, the dried sap of the Boswellia tree, with none of the binders or fillers found in stick incense. What you smell is the resin itself.

A temple aroma for purification. Frankincense smoke is warm, resinous, and faintly citrus-pine, the classic scent of consecration and prayer, long used to cleanse a space and lift its atmosphere.

Burned on charcoal. Resin incense is worked on a lit charcoal disc in a heatproof burner, a slower, more deliberate way to burn than sticks, and a traditional one.

• Botanical: Frankincense resin (Boswellia)
• Form: Loose resin tears, 1 oz
• Use: Burn on a charcoal disc in a heatproof censer or burner
• Aroma: Warm, resinous, lightly citrus and pine

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.

You can draw on that tradition simply: light a charcoal disc, add a few tears, and let the smoke fill the space as you set an intention to purify it and raise its atmosphere. Many practitioners use frankincense to open a working, clearing the ground before other rites.

1. Set a charcoal disc in a heatproof censer or burner, on a bed of sand or ash if you have it, and light the edge until it sparks across and ashes over.
2. Place a few frankincense tears on the hot charcoal. They will soften, bubble, and release their smoke; add more as the scent fades.
3. Carry the burner through your space, or let it rest on the altar, while you hold your intention to cleanse and consecrate.
4. Burn in a well-ventilated room, keep the hot burner away from children and pets, and let the charcoal cool completely before you handle it.

• Candles: light one alongside the resin as you consecrate or open a space.
• Smudge Sticks: another route to smoke cleansing when you would rather not use charcoal.
• Raw Crystals: pass a freshly cleansed stone through the smoke on your altar.
• Dried Herbs: add a pinch of a complementary herb to the charcoal with the resin.
• Spiritual Books: further reading on resin incense and the magic of frankincense.

What are frankincense resin tears?

They are the dried sap of the Boswellia tree, hardened into pale golden droplets called tears. Burned on charcoal, they release the warm, resinous smoke used since antiquity for purification, prayer, and consecration. This pack is pure resin with no fillers.

How do I burn resin incense?

Light a charcoal disc in a heatproof burner until it ashes over, then set a few tears on top. They melt and smoke as they heat; add more when the scent fades. Always burn on a heatproof surface in a ventilated room.

What does frankincense smell like?

Warm and resinous, with a faint citrus and pine brightness over a deep balsamic base. It reads as clean and elevating rather than sweet, part of why it has been the scent of temples and sacred spaces for so long.

How is resin different from stick incense?

Resin is the raw material itself, burned on charcoal with no binders, so the aroma is purer and stronger. Sticks are easier and need no charcoal, but include binders and a bamboo core. Many keep both for different occasions.

Is incense smoke safe around children and pets?

Burn in a well-ventilated room and keep the hot charcoal and burner out of reach. Smoke should not be heavily inhaled by anyone, and pets, especially birds, are more sensitive than people, so give them space and air.