Let’s take you on a historical trip to see where aromatherapy may have started. There are some biblical records of herbal use in the Middle East 2,000 years ago, particularly the fragrant herbs myrrh ...

I am now a devotee of this intoxicating oriental rose with a blend of benzoin, cinnamon, patchouli, musk and frankincense; I have nicknamed it my “fragrance heroin”. Having betrayed my friend’s trust, ...

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Frankincense oil is a strong anti-inflammatory oil with a long history of use in traditional medicine. It contains boswellic acids, which help reduce the production of inflammatory molecules in ...

Most people know what an ancient Egyptian mummy looks like, but they probably can’t tell you about how they smell. You don’t have to wait to get up-close-and-personal to one in a museum to ...

Now, let us see how to make frankincense-infused oil (not essential oil) at home. Grind the frankincense resin—you may want to freeze it beforehand, as this makes it less sticky.

Some research suggests that frankincense oil has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. However, more research is necessary to learn the short- and long-term effects. Known to some as the ...

I bought frankincense attar (an oil-based perfume), which reminds me of Mirbat, every time I wear it. Riddhi Doshi is Mumbai-based art, culture, travel and lifestyle writer.

Essential oils have a fragrance, but there's more to them than just a pleasant smell. The molecules of the oils can move along the nerves in your nose directly to your amygdala, the emotional core ...

For centuries, people have smelled the strong aroma of Indian frankincense at religious ceremonies and cultural events. Traditional healers also use it to treat health conditions like indigestion ...

Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center provided breast cancer patients with an extract of the Boswellia tree – probably best known as the source of frankincense – and instructed them to take it ...