Quick Specs
- Type: Granular resin incense
- Quantity: 1 lb
- Source resin: Commiphora myrrha (myrrh)
- Burn method: Charcoal disc in heat-safe burner (charcoal sold separately)
- Best for: Ritual purification, altar smoke, ceremonial use
Five Thousand Years of Sacred Smoke
Myrrh resin is harvested from Commiphora trees by making incisions in the bark and collecting the sap that bleeds out and hardens into irregular amber-brown granules. The word myrrh traces back to an ancient Semitic root meaning bitter, a reference to its complex, earthy, slightly medicinal scent that distinguishes it immediately from sweeter resins like copal or benzoin. It has been in continuous use as a sacred material for at least five thousand years, appearing in Egyptian tomb offerings, Old Testament anointing preparations, and the earliest Greek and Roman ceremonial blends.
In contemporary ritual practice, myrrh is most often associated with protection, purification, and deepened spiritual presence. It pairs naturally with frankincense, which has a lighter, more upward-moving quality, creating a balanced ceremonial smoke that has been used in that combination since at least ancient Egypt. The granular form gives you control over how much you burn at a time, and a 1 lb quantity ensures you have enough for extended regular practice without constant reordering.
How to Burn Myrrh Granular Incense
How to burn granular myrrh resin safely and effectively on a charcoal disc.
- Prepare Your Burner
Place a layer of sand or ash in your burner to protect it from direct heat. Light a self-igniting charcoal disc with tongs, hold it until sparks travel across the surface, then rest it on the sand. Wait until the disc glows gray before adding resin.
- Add Myrrh Granules
Drop a small pinch of myrrh granules onto the lit charcoal. Start with less than you think you need, as the smoke is dense and the aroma strong. You can add more as it fades. Ventilate the room well, especially during extended burning sessions.
- Store for Longevity
Between uses, store myrrh in a sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place. Keep it out of direct sunlight to help preserve its aroma. A 1 lb quantity is well suited for a shop, coven supply, or practitioners who burn resin regularly.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock myrrh in bulk because it’s one of the few resins that serious practitioners go through quickly and resent paying small-quantity prices for. The 1 lb size is aimed at shops, covens, and individuals who have moved past the exploratory phase and are burning resin as a regular part of their practice. If you need something to burn it in, the cast iron hanging incense burner in my incense supplies collection is designed exactly for this kind of resin work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Myrrh is a gum resin harvested from Commiphora trees native to the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa. Trees are tapped for their sap, which hardens into amber-brown granules used in incense, perfume, and traditional medicine for millennia.
Myrrh appears in Egyptian temple rites, Jewish anointing preparations, Catholic and Orthodox liturgy, and Islamic ceremony. It features in Chinese medicine texts and was among the most valuable trade goods on the ancient incense roads.
Granular resin requires a charcoal disc and heat-safe burner to burn correctly. Resin does not melt on its own. Self-lighting charcoal discs are sold separately (my favorite is the Three Kings brand) and provide the sustained heat the resin needs.
Myrrh is often combined with frankincense for a ceremonial blend. The two resins have been paired in ritual contexts since antiquity. Frankincense is lighter in character, while myrrh is heavier, earthier, and more grounding by comparison.
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