Rare Boswellia ameero - Incense Resin from Socotra
Boswellia ameero resin is a typically dark and brittle frankincense. It's scent is softly sweet, piney, and slightly woody, with notes of cloves and anise seed.
Socotra, an island in the Indian Ocean, is home to several unique plant species. Among these are several dwarf species that naturally produce frankincense (Boswellia) and myrrh (Commiphora). Boswellia ameero resin is among the rarest frankincense in my experience, though it has a long history of traditional uses and export. These days, climate change and overgrazing directly threaten the regeneration of the species, which is scattered across Socotra in small but widespread populations. My local partners harvest the resin with exquisite knowledge and care, monitoring populations and helping to protect trees wherever they can. They adhere to strict local customs intended to preserve forests and the sustainability of the ancient incense resin trade.
