Immerse your senses in the Scented Luxuries of Ancient Egypt!

A small scrubby tree from the Middle East and northeast Africa, Commophora myrrhum produces a precious resin which has been traded for thousands of years. Along with gold and frankincencse, it is perhaps best known in the West as a gift to the baby Jesus from the visiting Magi. Myrrh as a burnable resin or fragrant oil was used in Egyptian temples and homes from pre-dynastic times, and has been used for centuries to inspire prayer and meditation. Myrrh was almost always associated with the Egyptian Goddesses, most especially Hathor and Isis, and was burned daily in all of the Egyptian temples.

The word Antiu denoted a burnable incense resin in the Old Kingdom inscriptions, and was attributed by Egyptologists to both Frankincense, Neneb, and Myrrh, called Khar or Khery. But by the New Kingdom era the term Antiu became used exclusively for the high-quality red Myrrh resin imported from “the land of Punt”, with the term Senetjer being used for Frankincense - most especially during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, as depicted in her temple. Both Antiu and Senetjer were nearly always found depicted together, sometimes bound, in the temple reliefs. While Antiu was depicted alone, both as resin and as oil, Senetjer oil was never depicted alone, only the burnable incense.

Myrrh has been used to improve digestion and boost the immune system, and various traditions have used it to treat coughs, gum disease, wounds, candida and the treatment of skin diseases. This deep reddish-brown resin is especially helpful for oral health. Marinate in water for a few days in an enclosed container for use as a dental rinse. Also encourages circulation, simulates the immune system, and encourages a woman's natural cycle.

Myrrh seems to have been the staple ingredient in many of the Egyptian incenses and perfumed oils. Put a little on a hot coal, and see for yourself why they call it the “Queen” of the incenses…

Our Myrrh is responsibly collected in Somalia, and we are are happy to say that availability has improved, so the price has come down for 2024. Our incense is sold in tins of two sizes: 1 ounce and 1/8 oz. sample, shown in the photo.

Natural resin incense is burned on charcoal in a fireproof censer. Be Safe!!!

… and be sure to add some Three Kings Charcoal to your order!

Medical Disclaimer: Our expertise lies in incense making, essential oil blends, and skin/hair ointments. Information contained on these pages is to the best of our knowledge factual, and presented solely for your edification and enjoyment. Wandering Stars cannot provide medical advice as we are not health professionals. Before ingesting anything that is not food, we strongly suggest seeking counsel from a licensed health practitioner.