Incense

INaswelliacarteri (olibanum)

“Any harvest of incense and myrrh is concentrated in the castle of the Sun, and from afar it is clear that this is the most sacred place in the country of Saba,” wrote in the 3rd century BC. e. Theophrastus. According to ancient Greek legends, incense was born from the body of Leukothoi, the beloved of the Sun. One morning Phoebus found her lifeless. Pouring divine nectar onto the body of his beloved, he wanted to return her to heaven, but death turned out to be stronger. The sun dimmed, and then the first incense tree grew, the aroma of which, according to legend, connects heaven and earth.

Pliny the Elder said that fragrant resin is extracted on the hottest days of the year; you just need to cut the tree “in those places where the bark is thinnest and most stretched, it seems swollen with juice, and sticky foam will spray out.” The Romans called resin collectors “saints” and had special requirements for them. The Mayans believed that incense, a gift from the god Thoth, when burned, reaches the middle of heaven. From its sacred warmth, according to legend, the fabulous Phoenix bird was reborn, which is why the resin was called divine. In many religions, incense is a symbol of resurrection. Christians burned incense during the rites of burial of the dead. Tertullian testifies: “Didn’t we buy incense at all? If he is born in Arabia, then let the inhabitants of Sheba know that they can bring this product to us at a high price and much more. Christians for burying the dead, rather than how much it should be consumed for incense by your gods.”

E. I. Roerich noted: “In ancient times, incense was used to establish the aura of objects. It was assumed that objects with a good aura are saturated with incense, while bad radiations do not perceive the phenomena of this plant. Afterwards, incense began to be used in temples to strengthen and bring the Subtle World closer. Indeed, incense has the property of enhancing the vitality of the Subtle World. When it is used during funerals, it aims to preserve the consciousness of the person who has crossed the line and free him from the sleepy state that is so common for the unprepared. Such details of ancient knowledge are completely forgotten, and the knowledge of various aromas is also forgotten.”

.Frankincense is obtained by cutting small boswellia trees that grow wild in northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The amber-colored resin deposits reach the size of a chicken egg. When the resin is burned, a balsamic aroma is released. Essential and absolute oils are obtained from the resin.

Medicinal properties

1. Effective for bronchitis, laryngitis, asthma.
2. Improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Regulates the menstrual cycle.
4. Prescribed for cystitis and urinary retention.
5. Recommended for the treatment of skin infections, wounds, cuts. Promotes the resorption of scars.
6. In folk medicine it is known as an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, healing, carminative, sedative, astringent, diuretic.
7. Calms the nervous system. It has a pronounced anti-stress and antidepressant effect.
8. Tones, rejuvenates, whitens the skin. Strengthens hair.

Dosage

Prescribed individually by an aromatherapist.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance.

Note. For Parkinson's disease, psoriasis, and multiple sclerosis, medical supervision is required.