Proof The Bible Is True

By Dr. Mercola

Frankincense, which is also known as olibanum,¹ was once as common in households as toothpaste and deodorant are today.² High quality oil or resin is a product of the Boswellia sacra tree, commonly found along the Arabian Peninsula that is home to several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.³

There are 30 species of the Boswellia plant⁴ and frankincense is harvested from the B. sacra tree. The gum resin of the plant contains a volatile oil used in perfumes and incense.⁵

The incense continues to be used in the Roman Catholic and …read more

Source: mercola