Encens Hojari du Dhofar | Natural Oleoresin • Dhofar Region, Sultanate of Oman
Boswellia sacra: superior grade, hand-sorted, uniform and pure tears.
Location and Growing Variables
Biotope
A preserved biotope and the ultimate grade of resin: Boswellia sacra, native to the Dhofar governorate in the Sultanate of Oman — and more specifically to the desert and mountainous region of Wadi Hojar — produces the most esteemed sap resin in the world. This lot comes from the latest harvest of the year, carried out in the heart of summer under a climate of extreme aridity, the period during which the tree secretes its purest sap, most concentrated in active compounds, notably boswellic acids.
Harvest
A selection of uniform pieces of unequalled purity: the principal distinction of this lot rests on a calibration and manual sorting process carried out three times at source. Where standard harvests mix tears of disparate size and color containing bark residue, these 20 g flacons retain only the ultimate fraction of the harvest. Each tear is selected individually according to strict criteria of geometric and chromatic purity: a crystalline texture, a translucent color ranging from amber white to subtly silvered or sea-green reflections, and a total absence of impurities or rock dust. This goldsmith's sorting guarantees a perfect homogeneity of pieces, offering a consistency of aromatic diffusion and a purity of the highest grade, unobtainable through conventional channels.
Technical Data and Processing
Scientific Name
Boswellia sacra.
Common Name
Frankincense of Oman, Hojari White / Royal Green.
Origin
Dhofar Region, Sultanate of Oman (Wadi Hojar).
Part Used
Natural oleoresin (dried tree sap).
Selection Grade
Superior grade, hand-sorted (uniform and pure tears).
Format
20 g.
Organoleptic Characteristics
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Appearance & TextureTranslucent crystalline tears, firm.
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Aromatic SpectrumNatural notes of citrus, pine and eucalyptus.
Brewing Parameters
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Method of preparation (infusion / hydro-solubilization): Place one tear of resin (approximately 2 to 3 g) in a large glass of spring water at room temperature. Leave to macerate overnight (8 to 12 hours). The resin will infuse and lend the water a slightly milky hue. Traditionally, this water is taken in the morning. The tear may also be infused in water heated to 85 °C for 15 minutes.
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Traditional use (chewing): Owing to its absolute purity, a small tear may be chewed directly, in the manner of a natural gum.
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Aromatic fumigation: Placed on a candle diffuser or on charcoal at a controlled temperature, the resin melts without immediately carbonizing. It purifies the atmosphere, diffusing a woody, balsamic fragrance of remarkable clarity.
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Precautions for use: A pure and natural product. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Keep the jar tightly sealed, in a cool and perfectly dry place, away from humidity to prevent the tears from clustering.
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