Frankincense Tears
Frankincense is the aromatic resin from the Boswellia tree. The tree is scraggly yet hardy and has been said to have even grown out of solid rock. To extract frankincense, the bark is slit and the sap seeps out, drying into hardened "tears". Frankincense's name is thought to come from "incense of Franks" as it was reintroduced to Europe by the Frankish crusaders. Another theory about the name is that "frank" may mean "of high quality".

1/2 oz.	$1.50
1 oz.	$2.55
2 oz.	$4.05
4 oz.	$6.65
8 oz.	$10.70
1 lb.	$18.00

Frankincense is used in perfumery an aromatherapy. It does not have a culinary use, but we carry it for those who use it as an incense or as a symbolic gift during the holiday season. We also carry myrrh gum.

The "wise men from the East" who visited the child Jesus brought frankincense with them.

- Matthew 2:11