{"product_id":"frank-myrrh-rock-incense","title":"Frank\/Myrrh Rock Incense","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo matter your faith or form of seasonal celebration, you’ve most likely noticed frankincense and myrrh resins, incense and essential oils start to pop up this time of year. Many first heard of these resins through the story of the Three Wise Men (Magi) and their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh at Jesus’s birth; thus the connection to Christmas time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be easy to understand gold being a precious gift, in truth, frankincense and myrrh’s value far outweighs that of gold and extends far beyond biblical lore. These \u003ca\u003eplants are healing\u003c\/a\u003e on an emotional, physical and spiritual level and more than simply symbols of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrankincense and myrrh are from the same plant family (\u003cem\u003eBurseraceae\u003c\/em\u003e) and grow as small shrub-like trees in dry climates; such as India, Oman, Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The resin of both plants has been used medicinally and for spiritual practices for over 5,000 years, and with good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyrrh (Commiphora myrrha) is extracted from the Commiphora Mukul tree and has a natural medicinal aroma. It is now commonly found in many skin creams, toothpaste and other cosmetic products, but this is only the beginning of its beneficial uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-septic, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-microbial and anti-viral, astringent, expectorant, stimulant, carminative, stomachic, anti catarrhal, diaphoretic, vulnerary, anti-spasmodic, immune booster, improves circulation,\u003ca\u003ebody tonic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworks as a sedative, for spiritual opening, stimulating thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheals wounds (essentially those of a ‘weeping’ nature), protects against infection and promotes healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eskin diseases (eczema, ringworm, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoothes cracked and chapped skin, fades scars and other spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eused during and before meditation to align energy centers and encourage healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eused in gum and mouth (ulcer) preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estimulates uterine health and helps to normalize menstruation, relieves contractions or spasms (cramps, aches etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelieves gas and diarrhea, improves stomach health, treats pyorrhea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrengthens and activates the immune system, prevents\/helps microbial infection (fever, food poisoning, cough, cold, mumps, measles, chicken poxs etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrengthens the gums’ hold on teeth (contracts skin), firms the scalp’s grip on hair roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotects against coughs and colds (viral infections), provides relief from mucus and phlegm, eases congestion, breathing trouble, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworks as a fungicide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estimulates blood circulation, digestion and nerves, increases sweat to purify body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurn Frank\/Myrrh Resin with charcoal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicholas Brooklyn","offers":[{"title":"Small Rock Incense","offer_id":49000493088951,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Big Rock Incense","offer_id":49000493121719,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/2503\/0071\/files\/620317693.jpg?v=1783393400","url":"https:\/\/checkout.nicholasbrooklyn.com\/products\/frank-myrrh-rock-incense","provider":"Nicholas Brooklyn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}