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I am regularly asked what the best way to take Frankincense internally is.

Lately, I have received a lot of requests for my old blog post on extracting the Boswellic acids from Frankincense.

Sumatrana Benzoin-A unique Benzoin resin now on the International market Styrax Sumatrana is a type of Benzoin resin that has never been available on the international market.

Frankincense neglecta tree.

This is an updated and revised version of my "Medicinal Frankincense FAQ" from 2018.

The Samburu Frankincense collectors by Dan Riegler | Jun 14, 2021 | Apothecary | 5 comments This is an update of a post I wrote in 2021, and I am again in Samburu territory, Northern Kenya and purchasing Frankincense and Myrrh resins from the Samburu trib…

A recent bout of oral surgery reminded me why Myrrh has been valued so highly for thousands of years.

If you have ever dabbled in incense or perfume making, travelled to Oman, or explored Arabian traditions around frankincense, you will likely have come across Royal Green Hojari: the lovely green-toned tears of Boswellia sacra from Oman.

How to extract the healing properties of Frankincense and Myrrh There is a lot of interest in the healing compounds found in the different types of Frankincense.

Suhul Myrrh, Somali region of Ethiopia.

By Dan Riegler Spruce & Pine trees are often planted in urban areas and offer their resin freely to anyone who recognizes their value.

A complete guide to Frankincense resins by Dan Riegler With close to 20 types of Frankincense resin on the market, it can be a challenge to choose between them, especially for those that are new to Frankincense.

A Traditional Frankincense Tea Frankincense tea, also known as a Frankincense infusion, is a time-honoured remedy in many cultures.

Ambergris-How to prepare an oil, Attar and tincture By Dan Riegler White/Grey Ambergris Ambergris is one of the rarest & most precious gifts of Nature, and coveted since ancient times for it’s value in perfumery, incense making and traditional medicine.

What we expect when we buy Copal When most of us think of Copal, we have an image of a sacred, fragrant resin used for ritual and ceremony in Mesoamerican cultures.

How to Grind Frankincense, Myrrh and other Resins by Dan Riegler | Feb 9, 2014 Frankincense, Myrrh and other aromatic resins are becoming better known and integrated into our Western lives as interest in perfume, Incense-making and the healing power of pl…

I get a lot of questions about Frankincense and other aromatic materials in the shop.

How to prepare Castoreum and other aromatic delights Castoreum-A classic perfume ingredient & fixative Castoreum is highly valued as a perfume ingredient lending warmth, sensuality and tenacity to perfume blends.