In perhaps the best-known story in the world, wise men, or Magi, brought gifts to the young Christ child over 2,000 years ago ...

The precious, fragrant resin is the scent of the festive season and rising in popularity in the wellness industry – but its natural source is being decimated.

Frankincense sounds ancient—and that’s exactly why it’s trending again. Once reserved for religious rituals and traditional ...

While gold is universally recognised, frankincense and myrrh are often mentioned without a clear understanding of their ...

Historical patterns of herb use, their medicinal applications, and their impact on society can be fascinating and informative. Frankincense and myrrh are part of the Christmas tradition, but they have ...

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 ...

Some research suggests that frankincense oil has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. However, more research is necessary to learn the short- and long-term effects. Known to some as the “king ...

People have used frankincense for thousands of years. Some people like the smell in perfume or incense, and there's some evidence it has medicinal benefits. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) ...

As trees go, Boswellia sacra is no beauty. It’s low, knobby, and gnarled, like Harry Potter’s Whomping Willow mixed with a baobab, a bonsai, or something out of Dr. Seuss. The environment in which it ...

Boswellia trees and frankincense, which grow in the dry mountains of Somaliland, are the mainstay of the people's lives and livelihoods. Although this frankincense, which has a thousand-year history, ...