(n.) A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best kinds now come from East Indian trees, of the genus Boswellia; a commoner sort, from the Norway spruce (Abies excelsa) and other coniferous trees. The frankincense of the ancient Jews is still unidentified.
Example Sentences:
(1) People The Life of Brian The film opens with three wise men from the orient arriving in a stable to bestow gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh on a newborn baby.
(2) Two cases of therapy with frankincense and myrrh in children are presented.
(3) The cleavage reaction resulted from topoisomerase II was inhibited by other agents, such as frankincense extracts, terpenic compounds (BC series).
Olibanum
Definition:
(n.) The fragrant gum resin of various species of Boswellia; Oriental frankincense.
Example Sentences:
(1) We have previously reported on plant mixture extract comprising of Nigella sativa, Myrrh, Gum Olibanum, Gum Asafoetida and Aloe to have a blood glucose lowering effect.
(2) The remaining components, gum olibanum, Nigella sativa seeds and gum assafoetida were without effect.