We know them best as the original gifts of Christmas, but frankincense and myrrh were both prized by ancient civilisations and a source of great wealth in centuries past. They may be lesser known in modern day Britain, but the resins from the plants are prized for their alluring fragrance and are often extracted and used for incense or distilled to produce essential oils for aromatherapy.
12 Plants of Christmas – Frankincense & Myrrh
