The resin then hardens into teardrop pieces ... this sack of first grade-A Ethiopian frankincense is worth about $430. Frankincense and myrrh have been burnt as incense for thousands of years ...

Frankincense and myrrh hold much spiritual significance, so their plight will affect many different faith groups who are ...

Recently, KAIMRC’s Sultan Alqahtani, in collaboration with Beni-Suef University in Egypt, found that this resin, known as myrrh, counteracts the damaging effects of ammonia excess, a common ...

Frankincense oil, extracted from the Boswellia tree’s resin, has been praised for centuries owing to its numerous advantages. Recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial ...

A remarkable new treatment for arthritis made from boswellia serrata (frankincense) and commiphora molmol (myrrh) has been found to be as successful at reducing pain and inflammation caused by ...

For example, the wise men brought two valuable gifts, tree resins from frankincense and myrrh; these plant extracts were likely both welcomed and expected by the young woman who had just given birth.

Mention frankincense, and it’s hard not to instantaneously think of Christmas. Cited in the story of the birth of Christ in the Bible’s Book of Matthew, it was one of the precious gifts (alongside ...

Beautiful, mysterious, and steeped in history, frankincense has captivated humanity for millennia. Still, perhaps it’s best known for being presented as a gift to Joseph and Mary, along with gold and ...

Frankincense is derived from Boswellia trees and is primarily used as an essential oil, but it can also be used in resin form ...

What is the real story of the gold and the frankincense and myrrh brought to baby Jesus? The Feast of the Epiphany, or Three King's Day, is celebrated today, January 6. These are beautifully ...

South Arabian farmers would harvest frankincense and other aromatic resins and spices, such as myrrh, bdellium, and myrobalan, in vast quantities, and send it north to market. Many routes ...