Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MDMedically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Frankincense is a resin or essential oil (concentrated plant extraction) with a rich history as an incense, perfume ...

These fragrant incense pieces come from the Burseraceae ... it's estimated that the Roman Catholic Church alone still uses an estimated 50 metric tons of frankincense a year.

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They were used for religious ceremonies and medicinal purposes. Frankincense had calming, aromatic qualities and was mixed ...