Benzoin Resin Incense
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Natural benzoin resin from the Styrax tree, with a warm, sweet, vanilla-like scent when warmed on charcoal.
- Scent: sweet vanilla and soft balsam
- Material: benzoin resin (Styrax genus)
- Burns on incense charcoal in a heat-resistant bowl
- A cozy resin for evening rituals
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- Never leave a burning candle, incense or palo santo unattended. Keep it away from children, pets and anything that can catch fire.
- Burn on a heat-resistant holder or plate that catches ash and embers, in a room with some fresh air.
- Loose incense and resins burn on charcoal: set the charcoal on a layer of sand in a heat-resistant bowl and handle it with tongs. Charcoal and holders stay hot long after the smoke fades, so let them cool completely before touching or emptying.
- If you have asthma or are sensitive to smoke, use incense and palo santo with care, in a well-ventilated space.
- Candles: trim the wick to about 1/4 inch before each lighting. On the first burn, let a candle burn about one hour for every inch of its diameter, and never more than four hours at a time.
- Store incense, herbs and resins sealed, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight so the scent lasts.
- Stones: wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Each stone is unique in color and pattern.
Our products are made for ritual and atmosphere. They are not a substitute for medical care.
Product details
| Weight | 100 g |
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Description
Benzoin Resin Incense — warm, vanilla-like natural resin
Benzoin is a natural balsamic resin harvested from trees of the Styrax genus, which grow mainly in Eastern and Southeastern Asia; in Türkiye the tree is known as the rosary bush. You burn a few small pieces at a time on hot charcoal.
Scent and character
Warmed on charcoal, benzoin releases a rich, sweet fragrance with notes of vanilla and balsam. It is the coziest of the resins — soft rather than sharp — and it pairs well with frankincense or myrrh when you want to round out a deeper scent.
In tradition
Benzoin has held a place in ceremony for centuries and is especially popular in India, China, Russia and Japan. It is traditionally burned to accompany prayer, meditation and contemplative practice, and it is used in smoke cleansing rituals in many traditions. Today many people light it to mark a quiet moment, a cozy evening or the start of a meditation.
What’s inside
- Benzoin resin (Styrax genus)
- Natural resin pieces; incense charcoal and a heat-resistant bowl are needed to burn it
How to use
- Place a heat-resistant bowl (ceramic or copper) on a safe, stable surface.
- Light a piece of incense charcoal, holding it with tongs, and let it turn red-hot.
- Sprinkle a small amount of benzoin resin onto the charcoal.
- Let the aromatic smoke fill the room as part of your ritual, in a well-ventilated space.
Burn in a well-ventilated room on a heat-proof surface. Never leave burning incense or charcoal unattended, and keep it away from children and pets. If you are sensitive to smoke, use sparingly. Use tongs; charcoal stays hot long after the smoke fades. Not recommended for people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Not packaged for food use.
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