Black Christians : Why frankincense and myrrh are so expensive

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

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Why frankincense and myrrh are so expensive​

Why frankincense and myrrh are so expensive

Frankincense and myrrh are perhaps best known for their biblical connotations. But this tree sap has been prized across the world for over 6,000 years. These fragrant incense pieces come from the Burseraceae family of trees and are found across the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. But...

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But despite recent attempts to protect these trees, they could soon be headed for extinction.

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Clyde C Coger Jr.,

Thank you for informing us of this development We are destroying this planet every friggin' day.

Many experts on the Boswellia tree said demand for frankincense oil leads suppliers to repeatedly cut the trees to extract their product. This does not allow the trees to heal naturally.

Most frankincense comes from about five species of Boswellia trees, found in North Africa and India, but also in Oman, Yemen, and western Africa, according to a National Geographic piece on the issue.

Just how badly Boswellia trees are doing is largely unknown—population studies are difficult in the remote, war-torn areas where these species often grow, National Geographic said.

But most experts on the trees believe they are under duress and are their ability to supply their oil has been seriously threatened.