Quick Specs
- Type: Myrrh granular resin incense
- Weight: 1 ounce
- Burn Method: Charcoal disc in a fireproof burner
- Best for: Ritual burning, meditation, purification, and ceremonial use
One of the Oldest Ritual Resins in the World
Myrrh is harvested from the Commiphora myrrha tree, native to the dry landscapes of northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. When the bark is cut, the tree produces a sap that hardens into amber-brown granules with a warm, earthy, slightly bitter aroma. These granules have been traded and burned in ceremonies for thousands of years, appearing in ancient Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, and Roman texts as a prized aromatic and ritual material.
In traditional practice, myrrh is associated with purification, protection, and connection to ancestral or spiritual forces. It’s commonly burned during meditation, prayer, and ceremonial rituals where a grounding, contemplative atmosphere is desired. The scent is distinctly different from lighter resins like frankincense, carrying a deeper, more resinous character that lingers in a space long after the charcoal has cooled.
Using Myrrh in Blends
Myrrh burns best on a charcoal disc, which generates the sustained heat needed to melt the granules slowly and release the full depth of the fragrance. It blends naturally with frankincense, sandalwood, and other tree resins. Because it produces substantial smoke, it’s worth burning in a well-ventilated area and starting with small amounts until you know how much your space can handle comfortably.
How to Burn Myrrh Granular Incense
How to burn myrrh granular resin incense on charcoal safely and effectively.
- Prepare Your Charcoal
Light a charcoal disc with tongs and place it in a fireproof incense burner or a cauldron filled with an inch of sand. Let the disc glow fully and ash over before adding any resin, which takes about five minutes.
- Add the Myrrh Resin
Place a small pinch of myrrh granules on the hot charcoal. The resin will begin to melt and smoke within seconds. Use only a small amount at a time, as myrrh produces substantial smoke that can quickly fill a room.
- Clear and Extinguish Safely
Once the pleasant fragrance shifts toward a charred smell, scrape the spent resin off the charcoal with a metal tool. Remove it from the burner and let the disc cool completely before disposal. Ventilate the space after burning.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock myrrh granular incense because it’s a staple resin that belongs on any serious altar. The 1-ounce size is enough to last through many sessions, and granular resin burns with a depth and complexity that stick incense simply can’t match. If you need a burner or charcoal discs to use with this resin, browse my incense collection for the accessories you’ll need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Myrrh comes from the hardened sap of the Commiphora myrrha tree, native to northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The resin is harvested by cutting the bark and allowing the sap to ooze out and harden into small amber-brown granules.
Myrrh has been used in religious ceremonies, embalming, and perfumery for thousands of years across Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, and Roman cultures. It was among the most valuable trade commodities of the ancient world.
Yes, myrrh and frankincense are frequently burned together in traditional incense blends. The two resins complement each other well, with frankincense providing a lighter, more citrusy top note and myrrh adding a deeper, earthier base.
You need a fireproof incense burner or cauldron, charcoal discs designed for resin burning, tongs for handling the charcoal, and a small metal tool for adding resin and clearing spent material from the disc.
I put it in oil,we shall see in a couple weeks
Goes great with my Frankincense! Doesn’t smell that much but that’s OK. Clean.