Frankincence and Myrrrh: As Valuable As Gold

Frankincense and myrrh have been a widely used combination for thousands of years.

In many traditions frankincense facilitates the connection to the spiritual world. It has been used as the scent of purification in ancient Greek, Egyptian, Middle Eastern and Roman cultures. According to the Christian Bible, frankincense and myrrh were as valuable as gold and given to Jesus after his birth by the Magi (Wise Men). During that time frankincense and myrrh were highly valued trade items throughout the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Medicinally, frankincense and myrrh are used for pain from traumatic injury, arthritis, and gastrointestinal pain. Scientists at Cardiff University have found that frankincense has demonstrated the inhibition of cartilage tissue breakdown, which leads to arthritis.

In Chinese Medicine frankincense (ru xiang) and myrrh (mo yao) are frequently used together to alleviate pain and swelling, decrease inflammation, and promote blood circulation. All of these functions serve to promote healing of tissue by wiping out debris and encouraging the regeneration of new cells.



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