Maydi Gum, Boswellia Frereana Frankincense

“Maydi Gum” – Boswellia frereana

Country of Origin: Somalia
Uses: Chewing gum; Resin for burning
Size & Color: Medium to large crystalline chunks, translucent golden to deep amber
Flavor: Pure, natural frankincense
Benefits: Antiseptic; supports oral health; helps with ulcers; strengthens teeth and gums; aids digestion and soothes the stomach

Detailed Description

In Somalia, Boswellia frereana is revered as the “King of Frankincense.” Known locally as Maydi, this resin shines like crystallized honey—its translucent golden tears glowing with an inner light that reflects its noble standing among the frankincense family.

For millennia, Maydi has been prized not only as incense but also as a chewing resin, its natural frankincense flavor offering both refreshment and medicine. Chewed daily, it is celebrated for its antiseptic qualities, its power to heal mouth ulcers, strengthen the gums and teeth, and restore the stomach after illness or imbalance.

When burned upon charcoal, Maydi fills the air with a strong, clean, and intoxicating aroma, unlike any other species. Its fragrance is at once pure and invigorating, carrying a brightness that uplifts the spirit while grounding the senses. Frereana essential oil, distilled from this resin, is equally treasured for its clean, refreshing essence that stirs vitality within the soul.

This resin has been woven into the daily life, healing traditions, and sacred rituals of the Somali people for countless generations, its golden tears embodying both nobility and healing. To partake of Maydi is to share in a lineage of kings, healers, and seekers stretching back into the heart of antiquity.

Sacred. Regal. Timeless.

For use with charcoal burners, or as a natural chewing resin.

⚠ Buyer is responsible for the use of this resin.