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Frankincense is an aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the Boswellia genus, which grow in parts of the Arabian Peninsula, northeast Africa, and South Asia. The resin is collected by wounding the bark so that hardened resin tears can be gathered and burned as incense. It has also been used in perfumery, traditional medicine, and historical trade, but is primarily recognized for religious and ceremonial use.
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What is frankincense made from?
Frankincense is an aromatic gum resin from trees in the Boswellia genus. These trees grow in parts of the Arabian Peninsula, northeast Africa, and South Asia.
How is frankincense resin collected?
Collectors wound the bark of a Boswellia tree so resin emerges and hardens into tears. The hardened pieces can then be gathered and burned as incense.
Where do frankincense trees grow?
Boswellia species used for frankincense grow across parts of the Arabian Peninsula, northeast Africa, and South Asia. The resin's source is therefore tied to dry regions around the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
Why is frankincense burned?
The resin is aromatic when heated and is traditionally burned as incense. Its scent comes from the natural resin produced by Boswellia trees.
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