Avika Natural Storax Resin Incense

Avika Natural Storax Resin Incense has a pleasant, floral/lilac, leathery, balsamic smell. Storax and its derivatives like resinous, essential oil, absolute) are used as flavours, fragrances, and in pharmaceuticals. Storax is an aromatic gum resin exuded from the flowering plants of Liquidambar, which belongs to the family of family Altingiaceae. This aromatic gum has a sweet, balsamic fragrance with a tinge of vanilla and is used by perfumers to soften and meliorate the bottom notes of floral composition. The liquidambar trees are large deciduous trees, which grow to a height of 40 meters with many branches and a thick, purplish gray bark. They have aromatic, palmate leaves set up spirally along the length and bears white flowers arranged in little, round solitary heads. Liquidambar has four species, and each of them are used to make storax incense and other products. How to burn resin: Fill incense bowl or plate with at least 2\" of Sand. Light a charcoal tablet using tongs and place charcoal tablet on sand. Wait several minutes until charcoal is hot, with grey color throughout. Sprinkle a pinch or two of incense resin directly on top of the hot charcoal. The incense will begin to smoke and release a fragrant aroma. Keep Out of Reach of Children. Celtic Blend is a unique and popular recipe that brings together multi-coloured frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, & lavender. Used in sacred, protection, and purifying rituals. This fine resin incense is packed in a stay-fresh tin with a clear window top. It contains a generous 16 grams portion of resin and is the finest, most select quality available.