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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) ...

Ancient woods and resins are back: oud, sandalwood, frankincense, myrrh, and vetiver are reshaping modern men’s fragrances ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The gift given by the wise men to the baby Jesus probably came across the deserts from Oman. The BBC's Jeremy Howell visits the country to ask whether a commodity that was once worth its weight in ...

The Gospel of Matthew never details how many Magi came from "the East," but it makes it clear they traveled to pay homage to "the newborn king of the Jews" and "offered him gifts of gold, frankincense ...

Frankincense oil is a natural remedy that comes from the resin of a tree. People have used it in traditional medicine for centuries. Some benefits of frankincense include its anti-inflammatory and ...

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 ...