Why would someone, presumably quite wise, feel the need to bring the tree resins frankincense and myrrh to a woman who had recently given birth? If the time is about two millennia ago and the location ...

Myrrh is a resin from the bark of some Commiphora trees, including Commiphora myrrha, a medicinal tree native to the Arabian peninsula and northeastern Africa. Myrrh has significant therapeutic ...

The Gospel of Mathew tells of the visit by the three wise men to the birth of baby Jesus. They brought three gifts including “Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh” We know what gold is but whatever is that ...

Yes, the holidays are past and the topic of frankincense will probably not be on most of our minds for another year. However, with the increasing popularity of essential oils, frankincense is now the ...

Why did the Magi offer the baby Jesus gold, frankincense and myrrh? An oft-mentioned spiritual reading holds that the gifts of the Magi were symbols of who the baby Jesus was: Gold was the sign that ...

URBANA — Frankincense and myrrh are part of many Christmas stories, but most people do not know what they are, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Frankincense and myrrh ...

Frankincense essential oil is usually known as the “king of essential oils” because of its various benefits and versatility of use. Anti-aging properties: Frankincense is a powerful antioxidant which ...

It's a popular choice for people looking to ease the annoyance of aches and pains.