Boswellia Dalzielii "Janawhi" Frankincense

Boswellia dalzielii “Janawhi”

Country of Origin: Nigeria
Uses: Resin for burning
Size & Color: Tears ranging from 2.5 inches to pea-sized; colors span amber, pale green, soft yellow, and bone white
Scent: Light, airy, and fresh, with bright lemon notes resting upon subtle earthiness
Benefits: Supports sinus health; uplifting; energizing

Detailed Description

From the wooded savannas of West and Central Africa comes one of the most enchanting and little-known treasures of the frankincense world: Boswellia dalzielii, locally called “Janawhi.” Its rarity and fragrance make it a resin of both wonder and reverence, long used in ancient traditions of prosperity, protection, and healing.

The Dalzielii tree itself is striking: adorned with small white blossoms crowned by red centers, its presence is both fragrant and commanding. In parts of Africa, it is planted by villagers as a living fence of blessing—called “ba-samu,” to invite prosperity—or as a ward against misfortune, known as “hanu.” These practices reflect the deep spiritual bond between the people and the tree, where the resin serves not only as incense but as a talisman woven into daily life.

The resin tears are often large and luminous, rare in their size and clarity, reminiscent of the finest Hojari grades of Boswellia sacra. Their colors shift from warm amber to pale greens, yellows, and bone white, each piece a fragment of the tree’s sacred gift. When burned, Janawhi releases a fragrance that is light and airy, bright with lemon tones, yet grounded by a subtle earthiness—a scent at once familiar to lovers of sacra and carteri, yet marked by its own unique gentleness.

This resin is treasured not only for its spiritual potency but also for its natural support of sinus health and respiration, making it both a medicine of the body and a balm of the soul.

Rare, uplifting, and profoundly sacred, Boswellia dalzielii “Janawhi” stands as a testament to Africa’s enduring incense traditions, carrying the whispers of ancient savannas into the present day.

For use with charcoal burners.

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