Famed for its spiritual and medicinal properties, frankincense has been traded on the Arabian Peninsulaand throughout Africa for over 5000 years.

Frankincense and myrrh were well known in the ancient world in places as far and wide as China, Egypt, Greece, Babylon, Rome and Assyria. They have always been economically important and remain so today. At one time they were so rare and in such high demand that they were more valuable than gold. The Boswellia and Commiphora trees from which true frankincense and myrrh are harvested are incredibly rare and can only be found in Somalia, Yemen and Oman.

The Boswellia and Commiphora trees grow in the wild without human intervention. They grow on steep slopes, deep gullies and often out of polished marble rocks, making access to them difficult and perilous. The ownership and guardianship of each of these trees rests with the families living nearby. This is a responsibility which is held in high esteem and has been passed down from generation to generation.

ABOUT US

The Hodma Co-operatives Organisation

The Hodma Co-operatives organization has a prestigious history going back as early as 1896.We are the largest supplier of Frankincense in Africa and account for almost half of the Frankincense plantations in Somaliland.

Committed to being a specialist in the finest and rarest frankincense resins available we stock a wide range of the finest grades and carry a wealth of knowledge about Frankincense and its magnificent healing properties. We possess an unmatched passion for Frankincense, its history and many powerful uses, which puts us at the forefront of the Frankincense trade today.

Our Frankincense is ethically sourced directly from family owned farms inSomaliland. Hand picked and packed, Hodma Frankincense provide 100% natural and organic products and are deeply committed to fair trade practices.