Frankincense Resin

Frankincense resin 1 ounce  Frankincense is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae. The word is from Old French franc encens.

5 spiritual benefits of burning frankincense resin

1. Cleanses and balances the mind, body, and spirit 
Frankincense, similar to Sage or Palo Santo, acts as an energetic purifier. For years, frankincense has been used in religious and spiritual spaces to cleanse one’s aura. This means that burning frankincense resin will help to cleanse and realign your chakras, leading to a feeling of balance and ease. You can use this resin for smudging while chanting mantras to help cleanse yourself, certain objects and your home/surroundings.

2. Reduces stress 
As a result of this balancing and purification action, frankincense will naturally help to relieve stress. Burning frankincense may lead to a clearer, calmer mind– and it may actually have beneficial psychoactive properties! Read on for more on that.

3. Assists mindful meditation practice Frankincense’s stress-relief properties, of course, make it a powerful meditation aid. Burning frankincense resin while you meditate will help you to remain mindful, observing your thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in whirlwinds of stress or worry.

4. Increases your connection to the divine Of course, the sacred incense that was present at the birth of Jesus and also used even earlier in Chinese and Egyptian cultures (just to name a few), is the perfect aromatic to help you connect with the divine. Religious and spiritual people have used frankincense for centuries to help them get in touch with God, their spirit guides, ancestors, angels, and departed loved ones.

5. May help relieve anxiety and depression

Perhaps most interestingly, a scientific study has suggested that burning frankincense resin may relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Although this sacred incense is not a magic cure for mental health issues, if you suffer from either of these ailments, frankincense may help to lessen the severity of your symptoms and support other forms of treatment such as therapy.