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 ...

It’s that time of the year. The streets of every town in America shine brightly with holiday lights. Yards proudly display Christmas decorations in a parade of festive cheer. Stores are filled with ...

I purchased a few droppers of Frankincense last year to make my Christmas soap. It is costly and still as precious today as it was thousands of years ago when it was considered worthy only to the most ...