Frankincense has long been valued throughout the Middle East and Asia and has a special significance for Christians in the West as well, as it was one of the gifts that the three wise men brought the baby Jesus. The essential oil made from frankincense continues to be valued to this day. Read on to find out more about this amazing oil.

Where Does Frankincense Come From?

Frankincense (also called olibanum) is the name given to the aromatic resin of several trees from the genus Boswellia, particularly Boswellia sacra and Boswellia carteri. The Boswellia trees grow in Africa and in several Arab …read more