{"product_id":"mastic-chios-grade-a-greece-for-incense-medicine-perfume-natural-chewing-gum-μαστίχα-chios-mastic-pistacia-lentiscus-greece-1kg","title":"Mastic Chios-GRADE A+ Greece-For incense, medicine \u0026 perfume. Natural Chewing Gum-Μαστίχα-Chios Mastic-Pistacia Lentiscus-Greece (1KG)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery high quality Indonesian gum, Dipterocarpaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sale is for 25 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is in nice pieces ideal for the burner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen I burn this as incense it is quick burning and it has a mild spacious fruity feel with it .It mixes well with other components in the construction of incense .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDammar gum, or damar gum, is obtained from the Dipterocarpaceae family of trees in India and East Asia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDammar can be used in foods, as a clouding or glazing agent, varnish and other products. Dammar varnish, made from dammar gum mixed with turpentine, was introduced as a picture varnish in the early 19th century commonly used in oil painting, both during the painting process and after the painting is finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDammar crystals are also dissolved in molten paraffin wax to make batik, to prevent the wax from cracking when it is drawn onto silk or rayon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA brief history of incense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong before the emergence of the great civilisation primitive man burned fragrant leaves and logs on their campfires and watched the smokes rise to the heavens. The recorded history of incense begins with the rise of the first civilisations more than 5500 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncense is considered as one of the first fragrant materials to have been used by humans. It was found especially in the ingredients of balms that were used for the mummification of Egyptians. It was also burned in the temples to communicate with the deities by Roman and Greek worlds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore recent versions of incense are sticks cones ropes and countless other variations. There are even incense balls, made from the perfumed product mixed with honey or fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Japan, incense is used to develop the art of smell in the Kodo and they burn incense according to the season. It has an aesthetic aspect of course, but it also associates with spirituality in agreement with the spirit of Zen and meditations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood luck with you incense making, meditate, learn, enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake sure you have read all of our policies they are important these statements and products have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health concern or condition, consult your doctor. Always consult a medical doctor before using any new product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe products in this store are soley for incense making purposes No products in this store are sold for medical or medicinal use or for human consumption\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Rakayana Agrinusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43857529995421,"sku":"Damar Gum","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/4229\/4173\/files\/Gum-damar_web.jpg?v=1690995353","url":"https:\/\/www.rakayanaagrinusa.com\/ja\/products\/mastic-chios-grade-a-greece-for-incense-medicine-perfume-natural-chewing-gum-%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%83%cf%84%ce%af%cf%87%ce%b1-chios-mastic-pistacia-lentiscus-greece-1kg","provider":"Rakayana Agrinusa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}