12/10/2025
Frankincense & Myrrh… let’s talk about it.
Frankincense is a resin that comes from the Boswellia tree and has many uses, including: skincare, aromatherapy, inflammation, antifungal, antibacterial.  High in sesquiterpenes which stimulates and oxygenates the limbic system of the brain which helps to elevate our mood and helps us relax.
Myrrh is a fragrant resin that comes from the bark of Commiphora trees. Often used for inflammation, wound healing, anti spasmodic, thyroid function, and has antioxidants that help the liver and gut.
In the spirit of the season, let’s look at historical and religious uses:
Myrrh is used in many spiritual practices, such as aromatherapy, meditation, and prayer. It can help promote relaxation, concentration, and a higher level of consciousness.
In Christian and Catholic practices:
Frankincense was used in ancient Israelite temple worship as: An ingredient in the perfume of the sanctuary (see Exodus 30:34). An accompaniment to the meat offering, which was part of all burnt and peace offerings (see Leviticus 2:1, 16).
Myrrh was used in ancient Israelite temple worship as an ingredient in the holy anointing oil for consecrating priests, the tabernacle, and kings (see Exodus 30:23–25). It was used in the purification of Queen Esther (see Esther 2:12), and it was also used in embalming (see John 19:39).
Ancient Egypt: Used in mummification rituals and as a sacred offering to the gods.
Christianity: Included in the holy anointing oil used in sacraments.
Hinduism: May be used in meditation practices to promote focus and inner peace.
Buddhism: May be incorporated into meditation rituals for its calming properties.
National institute of health has a study on both you can find here
Frankincense and myrrh are highly effective in treatment of inflammatary diseases, but lacking of the therapy mechanisms. We undertook this stuty to evaluate the effects on Adjuvant-induced Arthritis (AIA) rats and to explore the underlying ...