The Times of Israel on MSN4 个月
Tree grown from ancient mystery seed found in cave could be source of biblical balm
The tree, still in a pot, has been identified as a species of Commiphora, part of the frankincense and myrrh family. Dr.
Phys.org23 天
Scientist helps identify 1,000-year-old seedling linked to biblical myrrh
Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) An ancient seedling linked to biblical myrrh was identified in the Judean desert, originating from the Commiphora tree. Genetic analysis confirmed its genus ...
Wellcome Collection4 年
Myrrha, being transformed into the myrrh tree, gives birth to Adonis. Oil painting by a ...
After an incestuous relationship with her father Cinyras, Myrrha gave birth to Adonis and was transformed into the myrrh tree (Ovid, Metamorphoses X, 298-502) ...
Chip Chick on MSN3 个月
Frankincense And Myrrh, Prized Presents In The Ancient World, Are Now Under Threat Due To ...
Frankincense comes from Boswellia trees, and myrrh comes from Commiphora trees. They grow in harsh desert climates and serve ...
Business Insider4 年
Why frankincense and myrrh are so expensive
In fact, these trees have been known to grow out of solid rock. Myrrh, on the other hand, is a reddish resin extracted from Commiphora trees. The process of extracting sap from Boswellia and ...
Medscape4 天
Guggul for Hypercholesterolemia
The mukul myrrh tree ( Commiphora mukul), a native of India, secretes the substance guggul (also known as guggulu or guggulipid) when its bark is injured. Guggul has been used in Ayurvedic ...