Most Resin incense requires charcoal to burn.  You will need to purchase charcoal tablets, light them and then let them heat up before putting a small amount of resin incense on top to burn.

Frankincense Resin has been used for thousands of years.  It is documented on a papyrus from 1500 BC.  Frankincense is one of the gifts that was given to Jesus upon his birth.  Not only is it known for its spiritual properties, it is also known of its healing properties.  Anyone raised in the church would recognize the peaceful, meditative quality of Frankincense.

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