Moon & Moss🌿 Herbalism & Plant Spirit Medicine
Frankincense: The prayer resin
Frankincense is a sacred resin of purification, protection and spiritual connection.
- Planet and element
- Sun · Fire
- Use
- Correspondences only, never to eat or drink
Frankincense has been burned in temples for thousands of years. Its resin is associated with purification, protection, prayer and connection to the divine. Burn a small piece on a charcoal disc in a fireproof dish during meditation, prayer or ritual.
Safety: Use a fireproof dish and ventilation, and handle hot charcoal with care. Frankincense oil is risky for cats. Keep dried herbs, resins and smoke away from pets, especially cats and birds.
Magical properties
- Purification
- Spiritual connection
- Protection
- Meditation
Try this
Burn a small piece of frankincense before your next meditation, and sit with the scent for a minute first.
These are magical and folk correspondences only. Nothing here is guidance for eating, drinking or dosing any plant. For any health-related use of herbs, consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider. Some herbs are unsafe during pregnancy, with medications, or around pets, and correct plant identification is essential.
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