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Frankincense, Myrrh Trees at Brink of Extinction/No Farm Growing

Frankincense and myrrh are perhaps best known for their biblical connotations. But this tree sap has been prized across the world for over 6,000 years. These fragrant incense pieces come from the Burseraceae family of trees and are found across the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. But despite recent attempts to protect these trees, they could soon be headed for extinction. So what makes frankincense and myrrh so expensive?

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  1. BullDecember 29, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    Far East nations do not need that kinds of aroma stuff, using dwarf junifers instead, in the form of sticks for funeral mainly. Why those trees not to grow in farm?
    The natures grown are so rocky stern, no farm appreach to cultivate them.
    Isn't global demand getting dwindle down?

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