BY DAN RIEGLER ON DECEMBER 9, 2013 There are many questions about Frankincense that show up regularly through the search engines. They make excellent material for posts, and since we are getting close to the “Holiday” season, with Frankincense and Myrrh such traditional symbols in holiday lore and practice, it`s a perfect time to address them. One important question often asked is, How do I burn Frankincense, Myrrh and other oleoresins as incense? Myrrh tree in …
A Wise Man’s Cure: Frankincense and Myrrh
A Wise Man’s Cure: Frankincense and Myrrh Once considered priceless, the ancient remedies frankincense and myrrh are drawing new attention from medical researchers. Frankincense and the other plant-derived treasure given to the newborn Jesus in the New Testament narrative—myrrh—have a long history dating back thousands of years. Though perhaps best known for their use in incense and ancient rituals, these substances—both of which boast proven antiseptic and inflammatory properties—were once …
Frankincense and Mirth
Andy Newman in his NYT article entitled “Frankincense and Mirth” (July 17, 2008) captures some of the qualities and varied uses of Frankincense (AKA Gum Olibanum, the natural gum exudate from the Boswellia species of trees) in modern times. Frankincense is primarily sourced from the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan), Egypt, and India. Frankincense use dates back to Biblical times and is often cited in the Bible. Newman cites …