Labdanum, which the Arabs call ladanum, is procured in a stranger fashion. Found in the most odorous place, it is the sweetest-scented of all substances. It is gathered from the beards of he-goats, which are found sticking like gum, having come from the bushes on...
Photo: www.ericamcneal.com Galbanum trade has been going on since the old and new Testaments. It was sourced largely from Mesopotamia and Turkey. Today, these countries continue to be major producers. Galbanum is not known to grow in Israel, and the Israeli...
Featured photo: Galbanum gum (www.jmg-co.com) Galbanum is a resin obtained from certain species of ferula, a perennial herb native to the Middle East and the Caucasus. It has been used throughout history for various purposes, including perfumery, medicine, and...
Sumatra Benzoin Incense comes from the Styrax benzoin tree that inhabits the Sumatran region of Indonesia, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia. It is grown as an ornamental shade tree in West Africa. It grows to a height of 12 meters. The tree is a source of...
