Researchers find that aromatic resins used in mummification continue to produce sweet, woody, and spicy scents.
Welcome to ‘sensory heritage’, the study of how we engage with objects from the past besides what they look like.
Frankincense and myrrh may seem like odd gifts now, but in the ancient world, they were highly prized. They were used for ...
Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Frankincense and myrrh are perhaps best known for their biblical connotations. But this tree sap has been prized across the world for over 6,000 ...
Recently, KAIMRC’s Sultan Alqahtani, in collaboration with Beni-Suef University in Egypt, found that this resin, known as myrrh, counteracts the damaging effects of ammonia excess, a common ...
A remarkable new treatment for arthritis made from boswellia serrata (frankincense) and commiphora molmol (myrrh) has been found to be as successful at reducing pain and inflammation caused by ...
Jesus the Son of God was born of a virgin in Bethlehem – is true. I love the story of the God of the Universe becoming small, becoming a baby, ...