Tonka bean incense 50 g

Tonka incense (pod)
Net: 50 g, bag

Botanical name: Dipteryx odorata
Other names: tonkin beans

What is tonka?

Tonka incense are the pods of the Coumarou tree, which grows up to 25 m and originates in northern South America. Today it is also grown in Argentina and Nigeria. Venezuela, Brazil and Colombia are the main producers of Tonka beans. It is highly valued in South America for its hardwood used in construction. In the rainforest, various parts of the tree are also used for medicinal purposes. Tonka bean extract is used as a flavoring in many foods, cosmetics (perfumes) and tobacco.

About Tonka Scent

The wrinkled dark pod looks nothing special, but it has a unique sweet and musky scent that is dark and seductive. Some describe the aroma of tonka as intense, sweet spicy and woody vanilla. Still others attribute to tonka a herbal aroma with notes of sweet hay, tobacco and marzipan.

Effects of Tonka Incense

Tonka harmonizes and illuminates. Rarely any scent spreads such a positive and golden mood.

Ways of using tonka

Like incense, it is lit on briquettes or embers. We can grate it earlier. It is used in small quantities.

In some cultures, tonka is considered an amulet of luck, well-being and love. You can use it as a wish grain in different ways: - when you wish for something, bury it in the ground - take 3 tonka grains in the palm of your hand, wish for something and place them under your pillow.

Incenses that mix well with

vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood...