“There are two types of frankincense -- one is called Boswellia carteri and Boswellia frereana. And the myrrh -- which is a totally different scent -- is Commiphora myrrha,” Ibrahim explaine ...

Frankincense is a resin with a history in traditional medicine. It’s sometimes used to help manage arthritis, asthma, and other health conditions. But don’t believe everything you read on the ...

For centuries, people have smelled the strong aroma of Indian frankincense at religious ceremonies and cultural events. Traditional healers also use it to treat health conditions like indigestion ...

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 ...

Frankincense was one of the three gifts brought to the baby Jesus by the three wise men, according to the Gospel of Matthew. But what, exactly, is this Christmastime substance? Frankincense is the ...

By David Belcher Frankincense has a long history in gift giving, all the way back to the pharaohs of Egypt, Alexander the Great and at least one of those three wise men at the manger. Today ...

Why Korean webtoons are powering the next K-drama wave Frankincense, a word that wafts through the Middle East and Asia, just like its earthy, woody scent. Most of us are aware of its strong ...