From trees in the eastern Dhofar region of Oman comes this large tear, a royal greenish Hojari-grade Frankincense. The highest grade in the world, originating from the Boswellia sacra tree, is one of the finest natural scents in existence. Royal Hojari also has the highest oil content of all Frankincense grades, averaging 8.5%. Royal Hojari is also said to be the same Frankincense brought by the wise men to celebrate the birth of Jesus, along with Myrrh and Gold. Frankincense has been traded for over 5000 years for its medicinal and spiritual benefits, with the earliest records dating back to 1500 B.C in Egypt, and is one of the many treasured incenses of antiquity. It is used in all masses and rituals worldwide.
Frankincense is edible and can be chewed as gum; it’s a bit stickier at first, and a little bitter at first, but great for oral health, and has a very long-lasting flavour. It’s made up of 30-36% water-soluble gum, so you do actually absorb some of it. The majority of frankincense is composed of resin, which is alcohol- and oil-soluble but not water-soluble. It’s in this resin where the famed Boswellia acid is contained, although its molecular weight is too high to go into the essential oil.
Frankincense is also known as Hojari, Luban, Hoojri, Olibanum, لبان, and al-lubān.