Resins are the oldest incense of all. Frankincense and myrrh were burned in Egyptian temples and carried as treasure across the ancient world; copal has been offered in Mesoamerica for millennia; dragon’s blood, benzoin and others appear throughout the grimoires as fumigations for specific planets and spirits. Practitioners burn granular resin on a lit charcoal tablet in a censer or a dish of sand, letting the smoke cleanse the space, consecrate tools or carry an offering to a deity or ancestor. A pinch is usually enough. Resins can also be ground into loose incense blends or added to mojo bags. Browse frankincense, myrrh, copal and other granular resin incense here.
