Description Frankincense tears (pea sized)
Botanical name Boswellia sacra, syn. Boswellia carteri
Origin Northeast Africa
Uses Incense
Pkg Size 1 Lb
Volume approx 4 cups
Comments Also known as olibanum. Typically burned as an incense on a charcoal disc. Has a piny, vanilla-like fragrance. Often burned in conjunction with Myrrh.
Note Not recommended that customers attempt to grind to powder; will become gummy and sticky in blenders and coffee grinders. Current lots of Frankincense tears are pea-sized (approx. ΒΌ inch diameter max).
Ingredients Frankincense
