The original Christmas gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh were presented to the baby Jesus by three Magi (Melchior of Persia, Gaspar from India, and Balthazar from Arabia) who traveled far to meet the newborn child. They opened up their treasure chests to present these three highly significant gifts to him (Matthew 2:11).
We all understand what gold is, but do what do we really know about frankincense and myrrh? While these gifts are often associated with spiritual meanings and sacred significance, today we’re taking a look at their underappreciated medicinal benefits.
In the West, frankincense and myrrh are most often used in the form of incense and associated with religious celebrations. But in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, these two tree resins have been used for centuries as natural treatments for both infections and chronic diseases….