Materials
Myrrh
Frankincense's dark twin: same family, same landscapes, opposite character. Bitter, deep and medicinal, prized since Egypt for embalming and temple incense, and still the depth in sacred blends.
| Type | gum resin |
|---|---|
| Form | Irregular yellow to red-brown lumps, waxy fracture |
| Extracts | Essential oil, absolute, resinoid, tincture. |
| Regulation | Not restricted. |
Scent facets
- bitter
- warm
- medicinal
- earthy
- dry
Botanical source
Origins
Main constituents
Uses
- church and bakhoor incense
- perfumery (absolute, oil)
- mouthwash tincture
- historic embalming