South Asian Damar Resin Incense

South Asian Damar Resin Incense is a natural resin from trees of the genus Shorea, a semi-deciduous hardwood tree found across South and Southeast Asia. The name "damar" comes from Malay, meaning resin or "torch made from resin," referencing its historical use in torch-making.

🌿 Flavor & Aroma

• Bright, sweet, and citrus-like scent when burned
• Fresh, lemony quality with light sweetness
• Similar in fragrance to Gum Mastic, often used as a more affordable substitute

🔥 How to Use It

Damar is burned as resin incense on charcoal, not as a stick or cone.

• Light a charcoal disc for about 20 seconds until it self-ignites
• Use tongs to place the charcoal in a heatproof bowl filled with sand or dirt
• Let the charcoal turn gray around the edges before use
• Add a small amount of resin on top of the charcoal
• Replenish resin as it burns down and smoke decreases

Sold by weight, in a tin.