Boswellia sacra

Boswellia sacra, commonly known as frankincense, is a fragrant resin derived from the Boswellia tree native to Oman and parts of Africa. It has been valued for thousands of years for its aromatic properties and use in religious, cultural, and medicinal practices. The resin is harvested by making cuts in the tree bark, causing it to exude a sticky substance that hardens into "tears" or chunks. Frankincense is used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine, believed to have anti-inflammatory and calming effects. Its cultural and historical significance makes it a highly prized commodity worldwide.