The sacred tree - frankincense.

This tree is in many nations for thousands of years was considered sacred. 

And to have good reason, because the frankincense tree is a source of incense - the oldest antiseptics and fragrances, essential

 toiletries origin of many religious cults.

For over 5,000 years, the Arabs traded Appreciating aromas - incense and myrrh, which are obtained from trees growing only 

in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula. 

The dried, aromatic juice caravans transported through the Sinai desert in Egypt, with the help of so-called "incense route", 

where it was loaded onto ships and sailed to distant destinations in the Mediterranean.

Frankincense and myrrh were in great demand in Europe, in Asia. 

The Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Israelis, and many other cultures have used these spirits in their religious ceremonies and 

in funeral rites as the material for the embalming, and as a victim of the deceased.

 Frankincense was one of three gifts, which brought the baby Jesus, the three wise men, according to the Gospel of Matthew.

In addition to the aromatic properties of frankincense has many practical applications. 

Smoke from burning incense repels mosquitoes and other flying insects. Traditionally, myrrh used to treat a wide range of ailments,

 including ulcers, hypertension, nausea, fever, stomach disorders in coughing and chest postpartum recovery.

Trade incense flourished between the 13th century BC and the 4th century AD, making the Arab merchants among the richest

 in the world. 

But as soon as Christianity became the dominant religion, the cremation was replaced by burial, which in turn led to a significant

 decline in demand for incense. 

The use of cosmetics for body care also dropped sharply in the Christian world, who did not approve of luxury and bodily pleasures.

 Trade spirits slowly died out and many of the city along the trade routes gradually emptied.

The number of same Boswellia slowly declining, partly due to over-exploitation. In addition, fires, grazing, as well as attacks on 

longhorn, reduced the population of trees.

One of the first places where this amazing tree growing and still growing, is Wadi Dyke in Oman. 

This dry valley has about 5000 growing trees of frankincense, the oldest of which is estimated to be over 200 years old. tree sap is 

still collected by the local tribes.

 

Speaking as a result of a cut tree trunk kamedesmola - the very incense.

Frozen resins - frankincense.

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