Sandarac gum resin - Tetraclinis articulata - from Morocco. Sandarac, also known as avar tree, has a wonderful warm, light, fruity, balsamic, frankincense-like fragrance. Sandarac is still used today to make liquor. In Morocco it is steeped in folk medicine and is used as a remedy if childbirth becomes difficult. It has a calming effect and reduces cramps. In Arabian countries sandarac is still burned to treat colds. People also take the resin internally to treat roundworms and tapeworms. During the days of Jesus, sandarac was known as "gold" and is considered by some to be the gold gift to the infant Jesus. 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. Prices: Per oz. (28 grams): $6.82 |
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