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Copal 20g
To the ancient Mayans, the gold resin
from the copal tree was a sacred gift to man from the divine God of the
Earth and was burned at dawn in honour of the rising sun. Also used by
the Aztecs and Incas, copal was considered an important tool in prophecying
and in strengthening healing abilities. The fragrance is soft, warming
and gentle, ideal for meditation, love and spirituality.
Price £2.50
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Damar 20g
Damar gum resin from Indonesia is also
known as cat-eye resin because of its refractive qualities. The Malay
word damar means°light° which describes the characteristics of
the resin: In darkness, it is the bringer of light lifting the spirits
from gloom and despair. Damar resin is bright, joyful and cleansing with
fragrant sweet notes. Burn damar resin on incense charcoal.
Price £3.50
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Frankincense 20g
Used in religious ceremonies since ancient
times, the fragrance of Frankincense resin was believed to connect to
the spiritual realms, allowing prayers to rise up through the aromatic
smoke. On a more earthly level, the anti-bacterial and cleansing properties
were used in fumigation and the cleansing of body, clothing, utensils
and surroundings. A fine quality resin with light, bright, lemony notes.
Burn on incense charcoal for Prayer, Meditation, Relaxation and Cleansing.
Price £3.00
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Frankincense and Myrrh
20g
The yin and yang of resins, Frankincense
& Myrrh resins blend beautifully together. A sun resin, Frankincense
symbolizes the masculine energy whilst Myrrh with her dark earthy tones
, symbolizes the female aspect, ' the fragrance of the earth.' Used medicinally
in the treatment of wounds, bronchitis and gum disease, Myrrh's incense
burning properties, Cleanse, Strengthen and Calm.
Price £3.00
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Mastic 10g
Mastic resin, which comes exclusively
from the Greek island of Chios, is light and fresh with a lemony fragrance
that inspires reflection and clarity. The word mastic comes from the Greek
masticate, meaning to chew. Containing anti-bacterial properties, the
resin has been used since ancient times as a chewing gum for cleaning
teeth. The ancient Egyptians named Mastic as the °fragrance that pleases
the Gods.°
Price £3.50
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Pine 20g
Pine Resin, in ancient times, was used
for healing, strengthening, consecration and purification and was used
by the Native Americans for the treatment of throat infections, wounds
and arthritis. The Celts and Germanic people believed the tree to be protective,
shielding them from evil influences. An evergreen, the Pine Tree is a
symbol of light and life in Christianity.
Price £2.00
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Sandarac 20g
Valued for its incense burning properties,
Gum Sandarac from the Atlas region in Morocco is a resin that seeps from
the bark and branches of the Cypress Sandarac tree. The cleansing fragrance
is calming, warming and relaxing and is used in Morrocco to aid a difficult
childbirth. In ancient times, Sandarac was known as °gold° and
is considered to be the °gold° presented to Jesus by the three
wise men.
Price £3.00
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Storax 20g
In the Butterfly Valley of Rhodes, the
butterflies are attracted to the sweet earth scent of the Styrax tree
Soothing, harmonious and strengthening, Storax has been used since antiquity
as an aid for protection from negativity, prayer and meditation and sweet
dreams. An evening scent, Storax blends well with lavender and jasmine.
Burn sparingly on fine incense charcoal or resin burners.
Price £3.50
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