Amber. Trust. Sacred resin, collected from a sacred tree (Boswellia thurifera, Boswellia carteri birdwelia) growing in Yemen, Africa and India. On a psychological level, it helps to develop willpower, self-confidence, determination, and the ability to lead. Olibanum Fill the cup 2/3 full with water or sand. Light the candle and place it underneath. Place the mixture of vegetable resins or gums in the cup. Be sure to keep the water level to avoid burning the mixture.