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Dipteryx odorata
Common Names: Tonka bean, cumaru, tonguin bean, umaru, tonka, tonka bean tree, amburana, imburana de cheiro, tonquin bean, charapilla del murcielago, fèves de tonka, tonkabohne.
The fragrance of Tonk Beans is reminiscent of vanilla, almond and freshly mowed hay. Tonka bean is used to add fragrance to potpouri, sachetes and emollients such as salves, creams, cosmetic preparations, and oil, and for direct scenting of botanicals.
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Tonka Bean - Whole
Dipteryx odorata
Common Names: Tonka bean, cumaru, tonguin bean, umaru, tonka, tonka bean tree, amburana, imburana de cheiro, tonquin bean, charapilla del murcielago, fèves de tonka, tonkabohne.
The fragrance of Tonk Beans is reminiscent of vanilla, almond and freshly mowed hay. Tonka bean is used to add fragrance to potpouri, sachetes and emollients such as salves, creams, cosmetic preparations, and oil, and for direct scenting of botanicals.
Sample Incense Recipes
1. Roots and Bean Incense
Mix together:
- 1 part orris root
- 1 part ginger root
- 1 part frankincense
- 1 part tonka beans
Thoroughly grind all ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
Burn over smoldering charcoal.
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