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Toto · 12-24-2012, 06:56 PM

Frankincense returns to Israel after 1500 years

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Back in the first century, frankincense, myrrh and balm of Gilead – known as “gold” to the ancients – were prized for their aroma and for their healing qualities. They were among the 11 ingredients of the secret recipe used for the incense in Solomon’s Temple and used as medicines in both ointment and drinkable preparations.
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The plants are mentioned many times in the Bible. The method used to prepare them was so valuable that they became a source of huge wealth for the ancient Israelite kings and the formulas were handed down within families and kept a closely-guarded secret.

As well as producing strong aromas, they were said to help treat wounds, poisoning, leprosy, worms, stomach upsets and snakebites and were also used as anaesthetics.

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