Carterii Powder Incense – Refined Artisan Use

Renowned for its sacred fragrance, this powder is used in the manufacture of incense sticks or cones, in energy balms, or even mixed with other plant powders for purification rituals. It can also be used to scent massage oils or spiritual lotions.

Description

Fine to medium powder, beige to amber yellow, resinous, slightly oily texture. Intense, balsamic, lemony, and sacred odor.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Frankincense, Olibanum, Sacred resin
• Latin name: Boswellia carterii
• Family: Burseraceae
• Part used: Resin (tears)
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Horn of Africa (Somalia), Arabian Peninsula
• English name: Frankincense powder
• Name in German: Weihrauchpulver
• Name in Spanish: Incense Powder
• Name in Italian: Polvere di incenso
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق اللبان (Masḥūq al-Lubān)

Main virtues

It is used for its purifying, spiritual, and balancing properties. Ideal in powdered incense, natural cosmetics, or aromatic elixirs, it is also valued for its energetic benefits in relaxation or meditative practices.

Main constituents

Boswellic acids, essential oils (α-pinene, limonene), terpenes, aromatic resins, vegetable gums.

Use and dosage

• Powdered incense: burn alone or mixed with other powders on charcoal or in a diffuser.
• Oily macerate: 1 tablespoon in 100 ml of vegetable oil, leave to stand for several days.
• Cosmetics: in very small quantities in balms or scented masks.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• External use only – not edible without specific supervision.
• Avoid if you have a known allergy to resins or natural fragrances.
• Keep away from open flames when using cosmetics.

History and origin

Frankincense has spanned civilizations from the Middle East to India, from religious rites to traditional medicines. Ground into powder, it becomes a versatile and versatile ingredient, widely used in spiritual traditions and refined oriental cosmetics.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: bottle or sealed bag, protected from moisture.
• Storage: in a cool, dry place.
• Appearance: Fine pale yellow to golden powder.
• Smell: Very aromatic, sacred and woody.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Texts on sacred aromatherapy and ancient perfumery
• Traditional resin therapy manuals
• Ethnobotanical works on oriental incense

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