Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut Myrrh Resin Mythos Incense Sticks by Flaires - 3 Pack

A Queen's Resin in Hatshepsut Myrrh Incense

This Hatshepsut myrrh incense by Flaires of Spain is a resin scent of ancient Egypt. Its tree sap aroma is warm and deep.

Product Details

• Product Type: Incense sticks
• Product Number: F-071
• Pack: 3 packs of 16 sticks = 48 sticks
• Olfactory Family: Resin, tree sap
• Notes: Myrrh
• Made: Made in Spain by Flaires

Hatshepsut and Punt

Queen Hatshepsut sent an expedition to the land of Punt, generally placed in the Horn of Africa. Myrrh trees were brought back from it.

Trees from Punt were planted along the causeway of her temple at Deir el-Bahri. Excavators found where they once stood.

What Is Myrrh?

Myrrh is a gum-resin from small, thorny Commiphora trees. Harvesters cut the bark so the tree bleeds a gum that hardens into resin.

This myrrh resin fragrance stays warm and balsamic. Find more in our Museumize incense collection.

Myrrh in Ancient Egypt

Egyptians used myrrh with natron to embalm mummies. Myrrh also served in medicine, ritual, perfume and incense.

Burning and Care

Burn it in a ventilated room on a proper holder. Never leave burning incense unattended, and keep it away from children and pets.

Burn this Hatshepsut myrrh incense for an Egyptian queen scent. It serves as tree sap incense sticks and a myrrh resin fragrance. Fans of an Egyptian queen scent and tree sap incense sticks will enjoy it.

About the Mythos Collection

This scent belongs to the Mythos Collection, a series of ancient formulas drawn from history across many countries.

For More Reading from the Web

• See how Punt trees grew at Hatshepsut's temple. Deir el-Bahri and the Temple of Hatshepsut - Oriental Institute
• Follow myrrh from thorny tree to trade good. Myrrh - Wikipedia