Dhofar Royal Hojari frankincense golden translucent resin tears against a black background.

Extreme macro detail of translucent Royal Hojari frankincense resin tears against black.

Boswellia sacra frankincense tree growing in the rocky Dhofar landscape.

Traditional harvesting of frankincense resin from a Boswellia sacra tree.

Natural Royal Hojari frankincense resin tears held in cupped hands.

Golden frankincense resin tears warming on a charcoal incense heater.

Dhofar Royal Hojari Frankincense Resin Boswellia sacra

Dhofar, Oman • Royal Hojari • Large Pale Cream Tears

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Dhofar Royal Hojari Frankincense Resin

Boswellia sacra

When you place a Royal Hojari tear on charcoal, you are heating the hardened healing chemistry of a Boswellia sacra tree. Within minutes of tapping, the tree begins activating pathways involved in terpenoid production, tissue repair and protection. The fragrant resin that later hardens into a tear is part of that biological healing response, meaning the incense in your censer began as the tree’s own chemical response to repair and protect itself.

Product Highlights

OriginDhofar, Oman

SpeciesBoswellia sacra

GradeRoyal Hojari

AromaCitrus • Pine Resin • Dry Wood

HarvestSaifi • 3rd Tapping

Primary UseAromatic Incense Resin

About Royal Hojari Frankincense Botanical identity, Dhofar provenance and how the resin tears form.

Royal Hojari Frankincense Resin is the natural oleo-gum-resin of Boswellia sacra, harvested in Dhofar, southern Oman.

Hojari is the traditionally highest-ranked of Oman’s principal Dhofari frankincense grades. Published Omani research describes it as characteristically pale and larger in clump size than lower commercial grades. Sacred Plants Australia supplies a Royal Hojari selection with naturally large, pale cream tears; colour and translucency vary from piece to piece.

Harvesters make shallow incisions in the bark, allowing the resin to emerge and harden before collection. “Royal Hojari” is commercial selection language within the Hojari grade, not a separate botanical species.

Origins & Heritage Dhofar, Jebel Samhan and Oman’s Land of Frankincense.

The frankincense landscapes of Dhofar lie across the mountains, plateaus and wadis of southern Oman, where Boswellia sacra has supported a resin trade for thousands of years.

The traditional grading system is geographically rooted. Hojari is associated chiefly with Jebel Samhan and its eastern highland and sea-oriented wadi systems, while Najdi, Shazri and Sha’abi are linked to different ecological zones across Dhofar. Hojari therefore reflects a provenance tradition as well as physical appearance.

Omani harvesting research describes repeated tapping through the dry season, generally from November into May, with resin collected in successive picks as each exudation hardens.

UNESCO’s Land of Frankincense links Wadi Dawkah with the caravan oasis of Shisr and the historic ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed, preserving exceptional evidence of the production and long-distance trade of frankincense in the ancient and medieval world.

Aroma & Incense Experience

TOP NOTES

Bright Citrus

HEART NOTES

Pine Resin

BASE NOTES

Dry Wood

Heating & Incense Use Five practical steps for controlled charcoal heating.

01 START SMALL

Begin with one small tear or fragment. Royal Hojari is highly aromatic and a small amount is usually sufficient.

02 PREPARE THE CHARCOAL

Light a charcoal disc in a suitable incense censer and allow it to become fully established before adding resin.

03 MODERATE THE HEAT

Place a mica plate over the charcoal for a gentler, more controlled release and to reduce direct scorching.

04 OBSERVE THE MELT

Allow the resin to soften and release gradually, moving from bright citrus through pine resin to a drier woody finish.

05 BUILD GRADUALLY

Add another small tear only as the previous resin is spent. Avoid covering the charcoal with resin, as excessive loading can restrict heat and weaken or extinguish the disc.

Safety & Storage Burn safety and storage protocol for natural frankincense resin.

Burn Safety: Ensure charcoal is placed in a suitable incense censer on a stable, heatproof surface in a well-ventilated space. Never leave lit charcoal unattended. Keep away from combustible materials, children and pets. Allow the charcoal, censer and resin to cool completely before handling or disposal.

Storage Protocol: To preserve the resin’s aroma and physical condition, reseal the pouch after use. Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, moisture, excessive heat and strong odours. Natural tears may soften slightly in warm conditions and firm again when cool.

Shipping & Biosecurity Australian destination status and international post conditions.

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Conditions apply Please confirm your destination’s import requirements before ordering. International post is available where permitted. Sacred Plants Australia does not provide phytosanitary certificates.

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Last Reviewed: 1 October 2026

Product Images: Photography represents the resin offered. Individual pieces may naturally vary in size, shape, colour and crystallisation.

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