Maydi (Boswellia frereana)

Scientific name: Boswellia frereana
Family: Burseraceae

Common names: Maydi

Habitat: North-East Africa

Harvest: Somalia

This resin has been used for centuries as chewing gum, in fact even if hardened due to the oxidation of oxygen and weather, put a piece in the mouth with heat and saliva softens and you can slowly start chewing.

The Arabs knew her and used her as an aid in disinfecting and keeping gums flaming.

Aroma:

Sweet, caramelized, slightly spicy, characteristic of the Burseraceae family.