Natural Resins
An ancient ritual of protection
How to Use Resins
Resin has been used for centuries for its various benefits, including its pleasant aroma, use in religious and meditation ceremonies, and potential therapeutic properties.
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One of the most common ways to use resin is by burning it. You'll need a heat-safe dish or burner and a charcoal disc. Light the charcoal disc and place it in the container or burner, then sprinkle some frankincense resin on top. The resin will start to smoke and release its pleasant aroma.
Make sure to do this in a well-ventilated room and not put too much of the resin in one go, as it can quickly get smokey.
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You can also use resin for a gentler aromatherapy diffusion that does not produce smoke but rather a delicate scent.
Place a few pieces of the resin in a diffuser, along with water, and let it diffuse the fragrance into the air. The heat from the tealight candle below the container will be enough to release the oils in the air. This can be a great way to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere in your home.
Place a piece of paper under the resin for an easy clean-up afterwards.
Frankincense
Probably the best-known of all resins, frankincense has been valued for centuries for its relaxing and calming properties. It continues to play a role in religious and personal meditative rituals around the world.
Frankincense with it sweet citrus and woody fragrance is the perfect aroma to help you focus on your meditation practice, mindfulness and yoga. It's also great when you need a feeling of deep calm, particularly if you're mulling over challenges ahead, for example.
Over the years, researchers have discovered that compounds called boswellic acids are found in this resin and not in the essential oil. These acids are said to have many health benefits. People chew on this resin and add it to their drinking water--slowly infusing their drinks with a refreshing frankincense aroma.
Myrrh
Myrrh has the reputation of being a purifying and cleansing aroma. I find Myrrh to be a very comforting aroma that helps give a sense of rejuvenation, particularly after a rather stressful day. It’s a very grounding smell, helpful when everything has felt a bit heightened and tense.
Liquid Resins
Liquid resins are tree resins that have been converted to liquid through different methods like solvent extraction or distillation. This can make the plant material easier to work with. It can also be handy when you do not want to have smoke in your space or the scent is too strong.
Add a Traditional Diffuser
A collection of glass diffusers, available in two choices, bronze or pearl white, using the more traditional candle as its source of heat and scent dispersion. An ideal choice for an attractive design that is easy to operate and meditative to use. Suitable for use with resins and wax melts, unlike the ultrasonic and ultra nebuliser diffusers.
Discover Natural Aromatic Resins
While it’s tricky to use resins directly in an aromatherapy treatment, they are one of my favourite things to use as an aroma around my home and working space. Whichever one you choose, use it with a diffuser to gently release the delightful fragrance.
Resins: To be accurate, these are tree resins. You’ll recognise these; they come from the sort of sticky substance you see oozing from some trees. Once collected and dried, they are more like fragrant rocks. Applying gentle heat allows their natural aroma to escape
The gentle, all-natural way to fragrance your home
Resins – the heart of rituals, ancient and modern
There are references to resins in literature and legends going back thousands of years. They fascinate me, and I’ve spent quite a lot of time studying them. Here’s some of the intriguing things that might fascinate you too.
The history of resin use
You’ll find references to using different resins in pretty much every culture around the world stretching back over the millennia.
There’s the obvious uses in perfumery, particularly as incense. They were used in rituals and ceremonies and for things like purifying the air from the smell of ancient plumbing. Or lack of!
Beyond perfumery
Resins also had a range of other uses because of properties beyond smelling great. Folk medicine uses many of them for their antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Some have insect-repellent properties and have even been used for shipbuilding, as some have waterproofing properties.
Modern research and benefits
As with many parts of aromatherapy, modern research has confirmed the science behind many of the folk traditions. Some studies have suggested that frankincense may have anti-inflammatory properties and help reduce pain and swelling in conditions such as osteoarthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Frankincense may also potentially reduce anxiety, improve sleep, boost the immune system, and protect against infections.
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