Frankincense and myrrh may seem like odd gifts now, but in the ancient world, they were highly prized. They were used for religious ceremonies and medicinal purposes. Frankincense had calming ...

Researchers find that aromatic resins used in mummification continue to produce sweet, woody, and spicy scents.

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh are famous for one festive reason. In this feature, we ask whether any of them might harbor any health benefits.

Myrrh is a reddish-brown dried sap whose oil may provide numerous health benefits. Here are 11 science-based health benefits and uses of myrrh essential oil.

Frankincense and myrrh had been in use for thousands of years before they turned up in Bethlehem. Frankincense has long been mixed with various spices to form incense , and myrrh was used by the ...

Myrrh is a sap-like substance that comes from trees. It is often used as a fragrance, to flavor food products, and for its potential health benefits. Research suggests that it may help treat ...

By Lorraine Kiefer I love to read and write about two very ancient herbs frankincense and myrrh. It is usually only at this time of the year that we hear about them. You may wonder why they are ...

The Magi, the three wise men, famously offered the baby Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. We can still understand why they brought gold, but what Mary and Joseph were meant to do with ...

Myrrh has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in some studies. However, the effect is still being studied for safety. People with diabetes should avoid consuming myrrh oil in order to reduce ...

Events Continue. Since July, Father Sam has collected the oil on cotton balls, which he gives to visitors. Until the story became widespread, he handed out 5,000.

Pomegranates and Myrrh Palestinian Territories Production: An Ustura Films presentation in association with ZDF/Arte, Rif Films Cine-Sud Promotion, Desert Doors Production. (International sales ...

Pomegranates and Myrrh Palestinian Territories Production: An Ustura Films presentation in association with ZDF/Arte, Rif Films Cine-Sud Promotion, Desert Doors Production. (International sales ...