Where does frankincense come from and how is it collected? Is it bad for your health if you burn it too often?

Frankincense is a dried resin which has been used since time immemorial for its aromatic, disinfectant and antiseptic qualities. As its embers release an aromatic, perfumed smoke, it is used in various religious ceremonies (e.g. in Catholic and Orthodox churches), usually mixed with other incense substances such as myrrh, galbanum, styrax, bay, etc.

Many other types of incense resin used to be known as frankincense. True frankincense, however, is harvested from the frankincense tree, a species of the Burseraceae, or incense tree, family (Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Gummi olibanum). The tree grows in dry habitats around the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan), Arabia and India. The main consumer is the perfume industry. In recent years, frankincense resin and essential oil have also been prepared for use by the pharmaceutical industry.

Created: 04:10 PM | Author: Jörg Dahlmann | Category: Current questions  |  Comments [0]