Commiphora opoponax
Opoponax gum resin - Commiphora opoponax - from Garbatula. Opoponax, also know as "sweet myrrh" and "bisabol myrrh", has an earthy-sweet, balsam-like, lavender-like fragrance when used as incense.
King Solomon regarded opoponax as one of the "noblest" of all incense gums. Various cultures used opoponax to guard against negative influences, strengthen the senses, and to increase awareness and intuition.
Family: Burseraceae
Synonyms: sweet myrrh, bisabol myrrh, Commiphora erythrea
Origin: Garbatula, Kenya
Parts Used: oleo gum resin
Aroma Description: spicy-sweet, slightly floral, woody, balsamic, earthy, with hints of animal
