From Antiquity, before the Common Era, Frankincense is the most Revered element in Spiritual, Magickal, Ritual and Religious Ceremony of virtually All Traditions, including; Pagan, Christian, Semitic, Left Hand Path and VooDoo - Valued more highly than gold, a most sought after treasure of the Ancient World - Gift to The Magi, The Christ Child - The scent of the Frankincense to be evidence of The Creator on Earth - Frankincense is a very powerful element of Protection Magick - it is the primary ingredient in virtually all potions used for protection against evil.
Sacred to the Sun God Ra, frankincense is burned in rites of exorcism, purification, and protection. It is said to accelerate spiritual growth. Rosemary may be used as a substitute. (Oil) Anoint tools, sachets or the body. Use for spirituality, exorcism, purification, luck and protection rites. (Resin) Burn for protection, exorcism, spirituality, love, consecration, blessing, energy, strength, visions, healing, meditation, power and courage.
In the presence of Frankincense, demons cannot work, subsequently Frankincense is in all Temples, Churches, Magickal Circles, and Orthodox homes. The ceremonial incense of the Hebrews includes pure Frankincense. It is frequently mentioned in the Pentateuch. Pure Frankincense formed part of the meeting offering and was also presented with the shew-bread every Sabbath day. Frankincense is stored in a great chamber of the House of God at Jerusalem.
The religious use of Frankincense is common in Persia (Iran) as in Babylon (Baghdad, Iraq) and Assyria. Herodotus states that the Arabs brought every year to Darius as tribute 1,000 'talents' of Frankincense, and to the modern Parsis of Western India. The embalmers of Egypt used Frankincense in the mummification process.
The kohl, or black powder with which the Egyptian women paint their eyelids, is made of charred Frankincense. Frankincense is also melted to make a depilatory, and it is made into a paste with other ingredients to perfume the hands.
In Ethiopia, as well as most of Africa, there are only two kinds of sacred incense; one is Frankincense, the other is Myrrh - for in this Holy Land, Frankincense is sacred and safety from the horrors of evil. Note: This is all pure/natural Frankincense Tears - It is commonly used as an incense, and incense blend.
