Article: Mistletoe.(Features)

We know the three wise men carried gifts of frankincense and myrrh to honour the birth of Jesus. But how many of us know exactly what frankincense and myrrh do and whether they still have any use in today's world. Herbalist Liz Sanders gives us the lowdown on some of the most common Christmas spices and scents and their role in treating common ailments

- a gift from the Three Wise Men (Magi) representing the divinity of Jesus, and used as an incense offered to the gods.

Frankincense is obtained from a forest tree called Boswellia Thurifera and the gum resin ...

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