Sal Resin
 
Sal resin is widely burnt in Hindu temples for various ceremonies. When fumigated, its strong, resinous and aromatic scent can have a balancing and strengthening effect on the human spirit.
It is the resin most used by Himalayan shamans.
 
Sal is a tree from Asia (India, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal...) where it is commonly used as timber. It can reach 40m in height, its leaves are used as plates, its oil is also transformed and used in human food.
 
It is a tree revered by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. The Buddha himself is said to have been born under a Sal tree.
 
Synonyms: Indian damar, sala, shala, sakhua, sarai...
 
Type of resin: Shorea robusta
Country of origin: India
Sales unit: 50g