2006-10-09 17:21:48 · 19 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes,, I live in SaudiARabia and these are very similar things.. They sell them so commonly on the street and everyone uses them as incence in their homes.. Its sort of a tradition that after you cook something smelly, like fried fish, we burn frankincense or mihr to get rid of the fishy smell... its an usual looking thing.. it is made from the dried hardened tree sap of a special fir tree from the middle east.. the shop venders sell it in huge sheets and chop off a bit and crush it into little rocks and sell you a little bag of it. we have incence burners and put a bit of coal (special coal to light that keep incense burning) and put a piece of frankincense (sap) the size of a dime or so ontop of the coal in the burner and it starts melting and smoking immediatly.. it gives the house a nice woodsy smell.. some venders soak the sap in perfumed oils and this gives it a deeper smell. the color of the sap is a clearish amber (yellow/gold) color. the perfumed ones are darker clear brownish looking.. We also use a special wood chip known as backhoor. it is the bark of a special tree found in the far east, india, maylasia etc. this when chipped up and put on the coal, smokes also.. gives a wonderful natural purfumed essense.. these are the original incence you hear about from biblical times.. Some are so expensive, only wealthy folks can purchace them.. We usually use common incence, but I have some friends that will buy a little handful. like (1/2 cup) of the wood chips that cost like 500$ for that amount.. Needless to say. I dont use that.. but hope this info helps you..
2006-10-09 20:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mintee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, when i was a kid and teen we used to have Christmas Play at school-- about the brith of Jesus. once i happened to play the role of King, so yeah thats when i got introduced to Frankincense & Mihr.
well has some real good times even playing Florence Nightingale. hmmmmmmmmmmmm sighs. those were the days.
2006-10-10 00:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by marissa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once heard Frankenstein say 'mihhhr, mihhhr..' as he was terrorizing the town.
Plus, I've smelled Frankincense. I think myrrh is used in the anointing oil of Catholicism, so I've probably smelled that too.
2006-10-10 00:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by lenny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have them in my cabinet now.....Its Myrrh.
After I started using essential oils I was drawn to purchase the 12 Oils of Ancient Scripture. Frankincense is my favorite.
2006-10-10 00:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have smelled both of them . Frankincense and myrrh quite a pleasant aroma. either in natural form or burning as incense.
2006-10-10 00:36:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Frankincense is one of my favorite smells. It is good for the lungs and it centers the body.
2006-10-10 00:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by danaluana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've smelled them both - it's Frankincense and Myrrh. They are quite lovely incenses. I burn them frequently to freshen up my house.
2006-10-10 00:24:26 · answer #7 · answered by Siri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have smelled Frankincense, many years ago. If I remember correctly it had a woodsy, spicy clean scent.
2006-10-10 00:24:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have smelled Frankincense and Myrrh , they have unique smells to them.
2006-10-10 09:41:23 · answer #9 · answered by Tinkerbelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are very nice, kind of a spice smell. They are also used in anointing oil production. The oil smells like a very nice perfume.
2006-10-10 00:28:56 · answer #10 · answered by PreacherTim63(SFECU) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋