Frankincense tears (Boswellia carteri)

Description

Frankincense tears consist of the resin obtained from Boswellia carter, a species of tree native to Arabia, India and northern Africa. It takes between 8 and 10 years for these small, thorny, shrub-like trees to mature before the milky resin can be hand-harvested.

Frankincense granules are highly aromatic and are typically burned over smoldering charcoal bricks as incense. Add to botanical displays and potpourri mixes with warm spices. Burn on smoldering charcoal as incense. Frankincense is used in the cosmetic and perfume industries