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Do I need a charcoal disc to burn frankincense and myrrh?

post #1 of 5
11/14/11 at 2:16am
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Hello everyone -
Just purchased some frankincense and myrrh resins, plus a sample of the enticingly named "Rosa Mystica" incense used by Orthodox churches. I also purchased an incense burner, which consists of a small stand for a tea light, and above it a perforated brass burning disc. Instructions say to put the resin on the disc, then light the tea light. Nothing about using charcoal discs at all. But I've read elsewhere on this forum that I need to have the charcoal if I'm burning resins. Can anyone please enlighten me? I can't wait to begin the burning!
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post #2 of 5
1/9/12 at 8:18pm
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Hello everyone -
Just purchased some frankincense and myrrh resins, plus a sample of the enticingly named "Rosa Mystica" incense used by Orthodox churches. I also purchased an incense burner, which consists of a small stand for a tea light, and above it a perforated brass burning disc. Instructions say to put the resin on the disc, then light the tea light. Nothing about using charcoal discs at all. But I've read elsewhere on this forum that I need to have the charcoal if I'm burning resins. Can anyone please enlighten me? I can't wait to begin the burning!


The best way for me to burn frankincense and myrrh is by using a foil paper and candles.... this will give you a clean frankincense and myrrh scent instead of the charcoal scent.... light a small unscented candle and place a foil paper over the flame and place a few pieces of frankincense and myrrh on the foil.... and enjoy...
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post #3 of 5
1/10/12 at 2:05am
If I were you I'd line the burning disc with some kitchen foil, put the frankincense in there and then light the candle. I've never tried using charcoal to burn frankincense, and in my experience it doesn't need it.
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post #4 of 5
1/10/12 at 2:09am
charcoal is harder to use if you don't want to burn the resin ( which you don't want )
I would also suggest foil and low heat.
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post #5 of 5
1/10/12 at 7:16am
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Thank you, everyone, this has been very helpful. I've found an incense burner for sale online at a church supplies shop, which is basically a metal stand where you place a tea-light; above it, there's a perforated metal disc where you can burn the incense. I like the idea of using foil first, so will place my piece of foil on the perforated part and then the incense grains. Can't wait to sniff the real resins!
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