Frankincense Resin
Uses of Frankincense Resin
Also known as liquid gold or Boswellia serrata, this Frankincense resin is extracted from the Boswellia tree that is found in North Africa, India, and southern Arabia. Frankincense assists in removing negative energy from a space, providing protection, and creating an elevated spiritual awareness. It is often used to lift moods, to ease anxiety and stress, and for purification.
Frankincense Resin is well known in some beliefs as a protection resin with the ability to cleanse and santify the area around it. One of the largest users of Frankincense Resin is the Catholic church as Frankincense is one of the gifts given to baby Jesus by the three wise men. This is one of the reasons that Frankincense Resin is considered to be a Holy resin and can assist with those seeking righteousness. Frankincense Resin when being used for spiritual practice it is often used with Myrrh Resin. Just like Frankincense Resin, Myrrh was suppose to be one of the gifts that the three wise men gave to Jesus. These two resins are so closely tied together in the church that they use a Frankincense Resin and Myrrh Resin blend.
Some practices use Frankincense Resin during meditation as it is said to enhance the powers of the mind. Others use Frankincense Resin to cleanse an area or person of negativity much as Sage bundles are used.
Reiki Masters have been known to use Frankincense Resin to assist with cleansing the Chakras. The use of cleansing the Chakras with Frankincense Resin is said to give a feeling of balance and comfort.
In times past Frankincense Resin was used in rituals and spells to be an offering to Deities and elementals as it was considered to be less offensive as there is no true aroma to Frankincense Resin when burning.