Resins

The Sacred History of Resin Burning

Resin, the aromatic sap of sacred trees, has been revered for thousands of years—dating as far back as 3000 BCE. In ancient Egypt and across many indigenous and spiritual traditions, resin burning was more than fragrance—it was divine communication.

The Egyptians burned resins such as frankincense, myrrh, and copal in temples and tombs to honor the gods, purify sacred spaces, and guide souls through the afterlife. These precious substances were so highly valued that they were often considered more precious than gold, used in funerals, initiations, and offerings to the Neteru (deities).

Beyond Egypt, resins were central to ceremonial life in cultures spanning Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. Whether used in spiritual rituals, healing practices, or daily devotion, resins were believed to cleanse the air, elevate consciousness, and carry prayers to the divine through their sacred smoke.

Today, the tradition lives on. When you burn resin, you are not just engaging in a sensory act—you are participating in an ancient rite, aligning yourself with a lineage of reverence, intention, and sacred connection.