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Sambrani Dhoop- Anahata Organic

What is Sambrani ?  The Indian word for gum benzoin, also known as benzoin, is sambrani . This balsamic resin is extracted from the bark of numerous species of plants in the genus Styrax. The ancient medical school of Ayurveda gave the yellow resin, a gum-like material that comes from the fragrant bark of the Sal tree, the name Sambrani. By cutting a cut in the tree's bark, the sap can be removed from the tree. Then, tiny granules of this herbal resin are extracted, treated, and pressed firmly to create Sambrani crystals. When burned on a charcoal tablet, it gives out a lovely balsamic scent. Is Loban the same as Sambrani? In India, benzoin is frequently referred to as Sambrani and Loban. Sambrani and Loban are thus interchangeable. The name "loban" is derived from the Arabic word "lubn," which is a general term for incense similar to frankincense, such as fragrant tree resin. The term "sambrani" comes from the Ayurvedic system of traditional Indian me