{"product_id":"frankincense","title":"Frankincense","description":"\u003c!-- REC herb profile: Frankincense --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rec-herb-profile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrankincense (Boswellia sacra \/ Boswellia carteri)\u003c\/em\u003e · Resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pale golden to amber aromatic resin from Boswellia trees of the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa. Frankincense is one of the oldest continuously used sacred incenses, tied to purification, offering, and elevated spiritual work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagical Intentions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purification, Consecration, Meditation, Protection, Offering, Solar work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical Qualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purification, Consecration, Meditation, Protection, Offering, Solar work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary Correspondence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstrological Correspondence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leo, Aquarius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire \/ Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeities or sacred figures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely used in Abrahamic liturgical contexts; solar deities in modern pagan practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagical Correspondences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated with clarifying a sacred atmosphere, supporting meditation, and marking a working as set-apart. Often the backbone resin in temple-style incense blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorrespondence Notes:\u003c\/em\u003e Species names vary by trade lot; Boswellia carteri is often treated as closely related to or synonymous with B. sacra in commerce. Confirm lot identity when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetaphysical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated with clarifying a sacred atmosphere, supporting meditation, and marking a working as set-apart. Often the backbone resin in temple-style incense blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanetary and Astrological ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leo, Aquarius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire \/ Air\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies names vary by trade lot; Boswellia carteri is often treated as closely related to or synonymous with B. sacra in commerce. Confirm lot identity when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional and Historical herbal use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for millennia as temple incense and precious trade resin across the Near East, Mediterranean, and later Christian and Islamic ceremonial contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence snapshot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional ceremonial use; some research exists on Boswellia extracts but is not claimed for bulk resin incense use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWays to work with Frankincense\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRitual: burned as offering or purification incense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncense: classic charcoal resin; heats cleanly and blends widely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharm, sachet, or altar: small tears kept on the altar as consecration materia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBath or body: Not recommended from untreated raw resin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulinary or tea: Not sold for internal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and Cautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResin smoke can irritate lungs and trigger asthma. Use ventilation. Essential oil and extracts are different products with different safety profiles. Keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ritual and external use only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from children and pets. Do not ingest unless this listing explicitly states that the product is sold for internal use. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before internal use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, managing a health condition, or preparing an herb for a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBoswellia sacra \/ Boswellia carteri\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burseraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable plant parts and forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Frankincense (see selected variant for exact plant part and form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagical and metaphysical correspondences describe folklore, spiritual traditions, and personal practices; results are not guaranteed. Historical or traditional herbal use is not the same as proven medical effectiveness. This information is educational and is not medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Raven's Eye Consulting","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 oz","offer_id":45926213025852,"sku":"BH0043-025","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 oz","offer_id":45926213058620,"sku":"BH0043-050","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45926213091388,"sku":"BH0043-100","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ravenseyed.com\/products\/frankincense","provider":"Raven's Eye Consulting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}