Simply put, resin incense is a form of incense that relies on "raw materials" from the aromatic plants themselves. There are several advantages to resin incense over other forms, most notably the "classic" nature of burning incense in this form. Both frankincence and myrrh, two ancient scents, are available naturally in resin form. Another advantage is the ability to customize your experience by mixing two or more resins, or purchasing a pre-mixed assortment of resins.

In order to burn resin incense, however, you will require a few more tools than with sitcks or spirals. For instance, since resin will not remain lit and burn on its own, the first thing you will need are charcoal discs to provide heat to release the scent. Pure-burning charcoal discs will burn long, and are only slightly larger than a quarter dollar coin. Next, a bowl or urn capable of withstanding the heat of burning charcoal. Specialized brass urns work well, while also adding a nice touch to any décor. Customers are advised to find a pair of tongs, too, to handle the charcoal (which, once it gets going, can obviously cause some major damage to unprotected fingers).

To use the resin, light the charcoal and place it in your urn. Apply a match or lighter for 10-20 seconds until it self-ignites (you may have to hold the disc in the air in your tongs to facilitate the lighting process). Give the charcoal two or three minutes to warm up and go gray around the edges. Next, add resin incense on top of the charcoal. These will begin to burn, thus releasing their essential oils for you to enjoy. Remember, with resin you have flexibility with your experience. Don't be afraid to experiment with mixtures.