The Frankincense tree is not your typical holiday tree, but the gift of its tears is extremely valuable.
The Frankincense Trail was a seaborne and caravan trade route for frankincense and myrrh, linking the places were frankincense was produced in present-day Oman, Yemen, and northern Somalia with markets in the Nile valley, the Fertile Crescent, ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and India and Uber where remains were discovered from 5000 B.C.
Cherished by the Egyptians, Babylonians, Sumerians, Assyrians and Persians in the 15th Century B.C. it was known as the “perfume of the gods.” The Romans and Greeks craved frankincense, which was as valuable as gold.
Frankincense essential oil promotes feelings of love, peace and spiritual openness when used aromatically. This oil supports healthy cellular function, boosts the immune and respiratory systems, and supports smooth, healthy skin. For more education on Frankincense click here – http://bit.ly/2QyVHOl
The dōTERRA Co-Impact Sourcing Initiative in Somalia provides Frankincense harvesters with greater opportunities for income, while providing dōTERRA with access to skilled harvesters who help accomplish the intricate steps of frankincense resin harvesting. Learn more here – http://bit.ly/2Q5wn2B