Frankincense Tears

(Boswellia carteri)

Frankincense is one of the most ancient and revered aromatic resins in human history — traded across the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa for over 5,000 years, carried by camel caravan along the legendary Frankincense Trail, and prized by the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, Persia, and Israel. The “tears” are the small, irregular chunks of hardened resin that form when the milky sap of Boswellia carteri — a hardy, drought-resistant tree native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula — is tapped from the bark and allowed to dry in the open air.

The name “frankincense” derives from the Old French franc encens, meaning “pure incense” or “high-quality incense,” and for millennia it has been the incense of sacred spaces — burned in ancient Egyptian temples, offered in the Jerusalem Temple, and used in Catholic Mass to this day, where the rising smoke symbolizes prayers ascending to heaven. We offer a higher grade of Frankincense tears — because you are worth it!

Product Highlights

• Whole resin tears of Boswellia carteri — sourced from Africa and India
• Higher grade selection for superior aroma and purity
• One of the oldest traded aromatic resins in human history — over 5,000 years of use
• Rich, warm, balsamic, slightly citrusy aroma — the classic sacred incense
• Perfect for burning on charcoal, incense blending, and spiritual practice
• No additives or processing — pure natural resin

How to Use

Burning on Charcoal: Place a self-igniting charcoal disc in a heat-safe incense burner, light, and allow to ash over. Place 1–3 frankincense tears on the glowing charcoal and enjoy the rising aromatic smoke. Incense Blending: Combine with myrrh, copal, or other resins for traditional incense blends. Potpourri: Add whole tears to potpourri bowls for a subtle, long-lasting resinous fragrance. Resin Jewelry & Craft: Frankincense tears are used in resin casting, jewelry making, and decorative craft projects. Spiritual & Ceremonial Use: A traditional component of smudging, purification rituals, meditation, and religious ceremony across many traditions worldwide.

Available in 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz sizes.

For aromatic and external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Use incense burners on heat-safe surfaces and never leave burning incense unattended.