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South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
How frankincense could help fight cancer, and other health benefits of the aromatic resin
Those who have heard the story of Jesus' birth in a Bethlehem stable may recall how the North Star guided three wise men to him, bearing gifts of gold, myrrh – and frankincense, a fragrant resin treasured since antiquity for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Advertisement This aromatic offering was no ordinary gift; it represented divinity, prayer and the sacred connection between heaven and Earth. Derived from the sap of Boswellia trees in Arabia and East Africa, frankincense had been burned in temples from Jerusalem to Rome for centuries, its sweet, woody smoke believed to carry prayers to the gods. Beyond its biblical significance, frankincense was highly valued, traded along caravan routes at prices rivalling precious gems and used for millennia in traditional medicine in China, India and the Middle East. Frankincense has been used for religious rites for centuries and is believed to have wide-ranging health benefits. Current research shows its disease- and cancer-fighting potential Today, research has found that frankincense contains anti-inflammatory compounds, validating ancient beliefs in its medicinal value.
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
How frankincense could help fight cancer, and other health benefits of the aromatic resin
Those who have heard the story of Jesus' birth in a Bethlehem stable may recall how the North Star guided three wise men to him, bearing gifts of gold, myrrh – and frankincense, a fragrant resin treasured since antiquity for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Advertisement This aromatic offering was no ordinary gift; it represented divinity, prayer and the sacred connection between heaven and Earth. Derived from the sap of Boswellia trees in Arabia and East Africa, frankincense had been burned in temples from Jerusalem to Rome for centuries, its sweet, woody smoke believed to carry prayers to the gods. Beyond its biblical significance, frankincense was highly valued, traded along caravan routes at prices rivalling precious gems and used for millennia in traditional medicine in China, India and the Middle East. Frankincense has been used for religious rites for centuries and is believed to have wide-ranging health benefits. Current research shows its disease- and cancer-fighting potential Today, research has found that frankincense contains anti-inflammatory compounds, validating ancient beliefs in its medicinal value.
