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Myrrh
Myrrh is an aromatic gum-resin obtained from several small, thorny trees of the genus Commiphora, especially species associated with northeastern Africa and Arabia. The resin is characteristically bitter and has been used as incense, perfume, and a component of embalming practices since antiquity. Myrrh is also encountered in historical, religious, botanical, and pharmacognostic contexts, where th...
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Mastic
Mastic is a natural resin obtained from the Pistacia lentiscus chia tree, cultivated almost exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. The resin is harvested by scoring the tree's bark, causing droplets to weep and harden into translucent, teardrop-shaped crystals. It is widely utilized as a flavoring agent in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary applications, including baked goods, ice cream,...
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