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An aromatic gum resin obtained from African and Asian trees of the genus Boswellia and used chiefly as incense and in perfumes.
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Frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, It is used in incense as well as in perfumes
It is an aromatic resin obtained from trees that are common to the Middle East and area. It is used in perfumes and incense.
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∙ 16y agoFrankincense oil is obtained by invasion of the bark of the tree it is used as an astrigent for the skin and catarrhal conditions as it is cytophylactic which means it stimulates cell growth it can be used to help any condition where excess fluid is present and for colds bronchitis respiratory infections and Asthma also good for heavy periods and cystitis
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∙ 8y agoBased on the category, I assume you are asking about the healing/homeopathic uses of frankincense. See the Related Link, it's an excellent resource and details general info about frankincense as well as the resin's uses in healing. frankincence is used for perfume and aromatherapy.
Frankincense is helpful in treating many breathing or respiratory conditions such as asthma chest infections and colds as well as chronic bronchitis and it also has many uses in Skin Care which include treatments for scars cuts and blemishes and inflammation as well as being recommended for ironing out wrinkles and for toning aging skin and it is also a good nerve tonic and eases anxiety depression and nervous tension as well as other stress related problems and is also used for treating nose bleeds cystitis and heavy or irregular periods.
Must be kept out of the reach of children and never taken internally.
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How do you use frankincense?
priests usually uses frankincense in rituals and rites.
How do you use frankincense in a sentence?
Use it as most other nouns. Examples: "The scent of frankincense is rich and pleasant, but very strong." "Frankincense is heavily associated with Christmas, because one of the noted gifts for the child Jesus was frankincense." "I like the smell of burning frankincense." OR As Rachel walked into her living room, she noticed how her mother had sprayed the room with the rich and pleasant scent of FRANKINCENSE.
What 3 gifts were presented to baby Jesus?
gold, frankincense and myrrh
Can you use Frankincense and Myrrh in cooking food?
Food grade Frankincense can be used in cooking. It is especially nice in pastry. Google a recipe for Frankincense Shortbread Cookies.
Where does frankincense come from?
Oman, the Land of Punt, and Somalia are sources of frankincense from ancient times.
Can you injest frankincense?
No.
Where was frankincense from in Jesus' time?
Frankincense and myrrh were both grown in inhospitable areas of southern Arabia.
Is Frankincense edible?
Yes, frankincense is edible. But it must be pure frankincense which should be translucent and light yellow in colour, with no black or brown impurities. It is commonly chewed like gum.
What is the name of the Tree of Frankincense?
Boswellia Carteri is the tree from which frankincense ,a gum resin, is obtained by tapping the trunk.
What are the gifts that the 3 kings gave to baby Jesus?
They bought Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh for Jesus' birth.
What gifts did baby Jesus get?
He received three: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Is frankincense a real word?
no
