Frankincense

Frankincense in Ancient Egypt


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Frankincense was used in fumigation and as an incense, and chewed for bad breath. The resin was used to aleviate throat infections and asthma, soothe headaches, and to reduce bleeding. Frankincense was also burnt at funeral ceremonies. When in the 1920's the tomb of Tutankhamen was cleared, a bowl of frankincense was found within. When burned, the material still gave off a "pleasant aromatic odor" after 3,500 years.

Herbs of Ancient Egypt