9 incense sticks per box Frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae. This special blend has a calming effect on the emotions. Between its physical properties, Frankincense has the ability to slow down and deepen the breath producing feelings of calm, which are very conductive to prayer and meditation. The resin has been burnt on altars and in temples since the earliest ancient civilization. The origin of its use lay in the fact that it was one of the most prized and valuable substances in the ancient world. Both Hebrews and Egyptians spent a considerable sum of money importing it from the Phoenicians (today Lebanon), and from this ancient civilisation the myth of Fenix/Phoenix was originated and then spread throughout different cultures around the world. It has also been used medicinally over 5,000 years. It holds anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant properties, also improves blood circulation and boost the immune system. Burn on safe heat resistant surface. 50 min per stick.