Gum Opoponax

Gum Opoponax resin has a golden brown appearance. The format of this product is irregular tears and lumps.

Origin: Kenya

Common Name: Gum Opopanax, Opobalsam or Sweet Myrrh

Botanical Name: Commiphora (Commiphora guidottii, Commiphora erythraea and C.Kataf)

Gum Opopanax is obtained from the same species as myrrh. Specifically C.Erythraea and C. Kataf which are found primarily in East Africa. It is known to have a similar fragrance to myrrh when burned, but leaves behind a sweeter aroma akin to honey.

Constituents:

Gum, resin, starch, wax, lignin, volatile oil, malic acid, and caoutchouc.

Common use:

• Fragrance i.e. perfumes, cologne.
• Herbal incense

Health Precautions:

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This product is not to be consumed.

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