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"My incense is of resinous woods
& gums; and there is no blood therein: because of my hair the
trees of Eternity"- Liber Al vel Legis, I:59
Kauri Gum is the fossilized sap of the Kauri Tree. The Kauri
tree, Agathis Australis, is New Zealand's largest and most
famous native tree. Its top branches form a massive spreading
crown which stands out above the other trees and dominates the
forest.
Ancestors of the Kauri first appeared in the Jurassic Period 190
- 135 million years ago. The kauri - podocarp - hardwood forests
are among the most ancient in the world.
Kauri sap oozes from the tree when it is damaged to seal the
wound and prevent infection. In some cases, where there has been
major damage to an older tree which is hollow inside, vast
amounts of gum collect in the base. Large quantities also
collect in the crown where the branches join.
The age of the gum itself can vary significantly – anywhere from
a few hundred years old to many tens of thousands of years.
It has a heavenly, sweet smell well suited as a feminine aspect
in ceremonial use.
30g jar : US$24
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