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Sandarac
Tetraclinis
articulata
The resin of this North African
tree has a fresh, clean smell together with the
typically resinous scent of plant gum.
Sandarac got its name from the Assyrian
words for "as bright as the moon," which actually
refers to a mineral that it resembles. Aristotle
thought it came from bees. Its yellow tears
are especially aromatic when heated, and its scent
is very relaxing. It is often used as a fixative
in woody, pine, or oriental perfumes.
Sandarac has
Saturn influence
in its association with juniper, it is
Moon in
appearance, and its scent is of
Mercury, having
two completely different aspects--fresh and light
and heavy and dark. I think these two aspects five
it interesting possibilities for use in Moon phase
incense. Also known as gum juniper. |
Sandarac resin
1 oz. $7.25
Uses in Witchcraft & Magic:
Incense of Saturn, Moon, &
Mercury
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