Mention frankincense, and it’s hard not to instantaneously think of Christmas. Cited in the story of the birth of Christ in the Bible’s Book of Matthew, it was one of the precious gifts ...

Frankincense oil, extracted from the Boswellia tree’s resin, has been praised for centuries owing to its numerous advantages. Recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial ...

The three kings of the biblical nativity carried three precious gifts to mark the birth of Jesus - but a modern-day gold rush in Somaliland is putting the ancient perfume trade in frankincense and ...