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The Resin Once Worth More Than Gold: How Frankincense Shaped Empires, Faith, and Survival

Four thousand years ago, people burned something so precious that it rivaled gold. Not metal, not silk, not jewels. Smoke!! That smoke came…

The Neuroprotective Potential of Boswellia serrata

# The Neuroprotective Potential of Boswellia serrata: Mechanisms and Cognitive Benefits of Oral Frankincense Ingestion

Frankincense In Perfumery: Sacred Smoke & Citrusy Resin

Sacred Resin, Modern Medicine: The Healing Power of Frankincense

By Jennifer Wolff-Gillispie HWP, LC

My Homily on the Epiphany

This is the transcription -edited- of my homily that I gave on the feast of the Epiphany on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at our 4:00 PM Mass

Feeling Overwhelmed? These Essential Oils Calm Stress Fast (Without Side Effects)

In today’s overstimulated world, stress has become less of an occasional disruption and more of a default state. From constant digital…

Uses of Frankincense and Myrrh: Benefits, History & How to Use Them Today

Frankincense and Myrrh are two of the most revered aromatic resins in history. For more than 5,000 years, they have been used in temples…

A Journey to Jordan (Part 18)

Petra, ‘A Rose Red City, Half as Old as Time’

The Little Ritual That Changes My Day

How this ancient resin helps me create peace, balance, and healing at home.

The Role of Incense in Indian Culture

Explore the role of incense in Indian culture — from Hindu rituals to daily life. Learn its spiritual, healing, and meditative uses.

Frankincense & Myrrh: An All-Natural Fragrance Oil for Daily Use

Discover Piping Rock’s Frankincense & Myrrh Premium Fragrance Oil! A versatile, all-natural aroma perfect for meditation, DIY, & diffusers.

How to combat skin ageing and plump up your skin with essential oils?

Best anti-ageing essential oils for plump skin