Sandarac (Tetraclinis articulata)
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Some aromatic plants and products may have a historical use of folkloric nature, but we offer this product as incense and/or botanical curiosa; neither food grade, for consumption nor medical use, unless other is stated. This means that you should contact your doctor even though, for example, frankincense have been used during the Middle Ages as a remedy for bubonic plague. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from children and animals. The snuffs containing tobacco should be used moderately and not daily since tobacco is addictive. The long-term use of tobacco snuff is unknown and should therefore be used with this in mind.
Description
Article no.: SAN
Summary
Common Name: Sandarac
Scientific name: Tetraclinis articulata
Part of the plant: Resin
Origin: Morocco
Scent: Creamy, lightly spicy and sweet with hints of wood and fruit
Usage: Solitary or in incense mixes, medical & health promotion, perfumery
Magical use: Ceremonial incense
Magical properties: Relaxing, cleansing, healing, protection, clarity, balance, harmony, inspiration, coming closer to higher self / true being, good courage, ease in body, spirit and soul.
Background
Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Sandarac resin, aka "Avar Tree" is obtained from tears of the Cypress Sandarac tree that grows in the Atlas region in Morocco. The gum leaks from the bark and branches of the tree and hardens in the air. In most cases, the pieces have a long oval or cylindrical form up to 4 cm long. Sandarac gives off a Frankincense (Boswelia carteri)-like balsamic, light and fruity fragrance and produces clarifying, strengthening and cleansing effects. It neutralizes illness causing tension indoors and clears the air. Burning the resin alone produces a lot of smoke.
Sandarac is one of the oldest known resins used in preserving fine paintings and furniture. Used in spirit varnishes, lacquer and dental products, Sandarac provides a hard, white or transparent film that has excellent color retention. It is still used extensively to make a protective film over watercolors.
Content
About 95% resin substances, containing free resin acids such as sandaracopimar acid, oxysanderacopmar acid, callitrol-, sandaracin-, sandaracol-, sandarcinol and other acids. Additionally it contains 1-2 % bitter constituent, about 1-1,5% essential oils with alpha- and beta-Pines, D-limonene, thymochinone.
Other names
Gum Juniper, Arartree, Alerce, Avar Tree, Sandarac Gum Tree, Gharghar.
Sandarac is somewhat similar to Frankincense and the Indonesian Copal, lightly sweet with hint of fruit, it is spicy and has a masculine character. The smoke is thick and lightly creamy with elements of light earthy/woody bitter scent.
Use & Magical Properties
Sandarac's warm balsamic fragrance works well in the evenings. It relaxes, calms and eases tension. It is helpful in cases of insomnia caused by tension or stress. Sandarac is cleansing, strengthening and clarifying.
Legal disclaimer
Some aromatic plants and products may have a historical use of folkloric nature, but we offer this product as incense and/or botanical curiosa. Neither food grade, for consumption nor medical use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from children and animals.