Sandarac Gum Resin Pieces (Tetraclinis Articulata)

Sandarac Gum Resin Pieces (Tetraclinis articulata) are the dried resinous exudate of the Sandarac tree, a small conifer native to North Africa and the Mediterranean region. This natural resin has been treasured since antiquity for its purifying, aromatic, and protective qualities, used in traditional medicine, perfumery, incense, and spiritual rites. Known historically as Gum Juniper or African Sandarac, it is valued for its warming, cleansing, and fortifying properties.

In traditional herbal and folk medicine, Sandarac Resin has been used as a respiratory and digestive aid, believed to stimulate circulation, ease congestion, and calm spasms. When burned as incense, it produces a sweet, balsamic, and slightly citrus aroma used to clear negative energies, purify spaces, and promote mental clarity—similar in function to frankincense or copal.

In North African and Middle Eastern traditions, Tetraclinis articulata resin was also employed externally in balms and salves for skin protection and wound care, where its antimicrobial and astringent qualities support healing. It has long served as a binding agent in varnishes and inks, symbolizing preservation and purity.

Modern analysis of Sandarac Gum reveals the presence of terpenes (sandaracopimaric acid, communic acid, and resin acids) that contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and aromatic properties. These compounds support its traditional use for respiratory relief, cleansing, and spiritual grounding.

Each batch of Sandarac Gum Resin Pieces (Tetraclinis articulata) is carefully collected from natural exudations and air-dried to preserve its translucent golden hue and delicate scent. When gently heated or powdered, it releases a clean, balsamic fragrance ideal for incense, perfumery, and ritual purification.