Olibanum (also known as Frankincense) is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, particularly Boswellia sacra, B. carteri, B. thurifera, B. frereana, and B. bhaw-dajiana. Olibanum is usually burnt as incense.[1]
History[]
Olibanum has some magical properties, and 2 drachms of it are a component of Belch Powder.[2][3]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter films (First mentioned) (Mentioned on box)
- Harry Potter Wizard's Collection (Mentioned on box)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Olibanum on Wikipedia
- ↑ Label Collection book in the Harry Potter Wizard's Collection box set.
- ↑ The label reads: "of Mummy, Mastick, Red Myrrhe, Olibanum, Ammoniacum, Oppopanax, Bdelium, each ʒii. Vitriol ℔ii. Honey, ℔ii. Tartar ℥1,ſs. Aquavitæ, gal.iii." which uses the apothecaries' system of weights.