5 Grams Imported Quality Asian Myrrh Each country has it's own destinct scent, color, and aroma. Myrrh is the dried oleo gum resin of a number of Commiphora species of trees. Like frankincense, it is produced by the tree as a reaction to a purposeful wound through the bark and into the sapwood. The trees are bled in this way on a regular basis. The principal species is Commiphora myrrha, which is native to Yemen, Somalia, and the eastern parts of Ethiopia. Another primary species is C. momol. The related Commiphora gileadensis, native toIsrael/Palestine and Jordan, is the biblically referenced balm of Gilead. Several other species yield bdellium, and Indian myrrh. Its name entered the English from theGreek myth of Myrrha; in the Greek language, the related word became a general term for perfume. However, the term ultimately derives from the?Aramaic?word (murr), meaning "bitter". Since ancient times, myrrh has been valued for its fragrance, its medicinal qualities as a wound dressing and an aromatic stomatic and for the ancient Egyptians as the principal ingredient used in the embalming of mummies. So valuable has it been at times in ancient history that it has been equal in weight value to gold. During times of scarcity its value rose even higher than that. It has been used throughout history as a perfume, incense and medicine. Source: Wikipedia.com Instructions on How To Burn Resin , Bakhur Incense and/or Scented Oils Here's a few items you'll need to get started: A Burner (for placing the lit charcoal and incense onto) 2. Charcoal Tablets (charcoal tablets get very, so be careful) 3. Matches or a cigarette lighter. 4. Resin , Bakhur Incense and/or Scented Oils (usually comes in small packets of natural chunks, tear drops, wood chips extract powder, cones, or oils) 5. A Metal Tong (for grabbing and holding hot things) To begin: 1. Open the package of charcoal, and place a single disk or tablet onto the burner. 2. Light the single disk or tablet with the match or cigarette lighter. 3. Once the charcoal tablet is lit, just place a small amount of Resin , Bakhur Incense and/or Scented Oils (using the Metal Tong) onto the hot Charcoal. You will notice the resin will begin to melt, smolder and emit the aroma. This should last for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how much resin you used. Be careful not to put too much resin on the Charcoal. Enjoy wonderful natural aromas indoor or outdoor !!!