We learn more about the unique substance of incense. What is it for religion, magic, medicine?

The word "frankincense" is heard by many. In Christian countries, it is primarily associated with religion, in other places its healing and aromatic properties are more appreciated.

In Russia, the meaning of incense can be judged by the number of sayings associated with it. Proverbs characterize all the features and characteristics of incense - its ability to drive away impure force, that is, evil, the duplicity of some church servants, the state of the patient and much more. But they all talk about his holy purpose.

Frankincense - what is it in the first place? Of course, this is an obligatory cult attribute. But its second meaning in Christianity is no less significant. This is one of the three "gifts of the wise men", the importance of which can not be overestimated. In this regard, we can not fail to mention the precedent that had not taken place before - on the journey of "gifts" to Orthodox countries.

For the first time the essential oil of incense appeared, which is very natural, on the territory of the emergence of Christianity - on the Arabian Peninsula. Hence, the "Arabian incense" is the oldest. He is also the most high-quality. As, in fact, incense is actually pitch, then it received its names at the place of growth of trees that sing it out - "African" or it is "Abyssinian", "Indian" or "sea" (obviously, because of the method of delivery ), He is the most base. Known "rosy" incense. It is the resin of a styrach tree growing in South Asia. The special name "Obilanum" refers to wood tar from Libya.

Classic incense is a gum of stunted, wild-growing, rare trees of the Burrerian and Frankish family. It was assembled in the form of a resin hardened on air, obtained from natural (later, special incisions) cracks in the bark of these trees.

In today's world, there are often references to incense. What it is, helps to sort out our days a lot of benefits and sites on the global web. Translated from French - pure incense. Hence the area of its secular use - aromatherapy and perfumery. And of its healing properties from ancient times, there were legends. The ability to facilitate breathing is actively used in the treatment of the respiratory tract, especially asthma. In addition, frankincense is a strong antiseptic. In ancient China it was used in the fight against scrofula and leprosy (leprosy). Given his capabilities, the question "Frankincense - what is it", I want to answer that this is a divine product sent to humanity by heaven.

Mages have long been using incense. That this is one of the most important components in almost all rituals is known even to unenlightened people. As in religious rituals, and in aromatherapy, it is possible to make incense to be smoked, of course, by incineration. How to burn incense correctly, you need to learn. There are two ways - on coal (and only wood) and with the help of an incense (in this case a nozzle-spider is used). When "smoking" incense with coal, the latter must necessarily be allowed to cool for 10-15 minutes, and only then put on it an aromatic resin. The process depends on the physical state of the incense - the granule is either a powder or a powder. In the case of powder, additional actions are necessary. As always, you need certain knowledge and skills.

In modern conditions, pure incense of high quality is very difficult to obtain because of the wars constantly being waged in these territories, because of the drought that is a frequent visitor here. The idea arises that in our age of high technology and the need for incense we can assume the emergence of an artificial resin that possesses the necessary properties.

Considering all of the above, once again turn to such a unique product as incense. That this is a very important component in religious rituals, a unique component of perfumery and aroma industry in general, there will be no one to argue, but its medical application is very wide. It becomes understandable the view that incense is a divine product sent to humanity by heaven.