Damar, Indonesian White

Shorea wiesneri

Origin: Indonesia
Form: Resin pieces and powder
Unit size: 1 ounce
Other names: Dammar, Damer, Dammer, Gatu, Batu, Indian Copal
Esoteric Uses: Ritual, magick, divination, knowledge, protection, Invocation, Evocation
Esoteric Associations: Mercury, Air
Incense Aroma: Clean, fast burning, pure and light with lots of smoke

White Damar is a very common resin from Indonesia.  It is used as an incense and in varnish making.  It has a scent which is very similar to Gum Mastic, but with less of the hint of 'turpentine' you can sense at the edge of Gum Mastic.  Overall it is a wonderful and less expensive substitute for Mastic.

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