Do You know what this is?
2006-12-18 08:50:00 · 10 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Frankincense or olibanum is an aromatic resin obtained from the tree Boswellia thurifera or B. sacra, B. carterii (Burseraceae). It is used in incense as well as in perfumes.
Frankincense is tapped from Boswellia trees through slashing the bark and allowing the exuded resins to harden. Tapping is done 2 to 3 times a year with the final taps producing the best resin due to its higher aromatic terpene, sesquiterpene and diterpene content. High quality resin can be visually discerned through its level of opacity. Omani frankincense is said to be the best in the world, although quality resin is also produced in Yemen and along the north coast of Somalia.
2006-12-18 08:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
frankincense is:
a fragrant gum resin from trees of a genus (Boswellia of the family Burseraceae) of Somalia and southern coastal Arabia that is an important incense resin and was used in ancient times in religious rites and in embalming
2006-12-18 17:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gold for his royalty...
Frankincense for his Priesthood (burning incense)
and Myrrh was an enbalming mineral for His death.
It all pointed to who Christ was and what He would do in future.
2006-12-18 16:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by sheepinarowboat 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a resin. Valuable in the day. Used for incense and perfume.
2006-12-18 16:51:26 · answer #4 · answered by Morey000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea, but I understand Bill Gates tried to give him a free copy of Windows 35 B.C. but one of those damn camels shiit on it.
2006-12-18 16:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is a scent to help with protection . Look it up in any new age store and you will find it , Also sold as incense sticks. it is a wonderful scent.You can also look in Scott Cunnigham's book incense oils and herbs. it describes in more depth there
2006-12-18 16:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by mysticalwaterlily13 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a perfume oil thing. Like myre and stuff.
2006-12-18 16:51:36 · answer #7 · answered by Hannah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/frankincense
2006-12-18 16:53:28 · answer #8 · answered by todaywiserthanyesterday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a perfume
2006-12-18 16:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it was gold and myre
2006-12-18 17:25:55 · answer #10 · answered by momof2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋