Where does Frankincense come from?
Frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia. There are four main species of Boswellia which produce true Frankincense and each type of resin is available in various grades. The grades depend on the time of harvesting, and the resin is hand sorted for quality. Boswellia has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine. In West Africa, the bark of Boswellia dalzielii is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and gastrointestinal problems. Boswellia incense may even relieve depression. Frankincense is created by cutting or tapping into these trees and letting the sap run out and then harden.. Once hardened, the resin is scrapped off and called ‘Frankincense Tears”. The trees generally have to be eight to ten years old in order to produce the resin. Generally speaking, the more opaque resins are the best quality. Omani frankincense is said to be the best in the world, although fine resin is also produced in Yemen and along the northern coast of Somalia. Frankincense has
