Myrrh is a resin that comes from trees belonging to the genus Commiphora - which grow in Northern Africa and the Middle East. The sap-like substance, which has a unique sweet and smoky aroma, has a wide range of uses. Myrrh is mainly used: as a fragrance for embalming to flavor food products for its … Continue reading Myrrh: Uses, Health Benefits, Precautions
Day: November 28, 2016
‘We Bring Gifts Of Gold, Myrrh, And Ovarian Cancer Treatment’
When you hear the word "frankincense," no doubt you think of the biblical three wise men who presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newly born baby Jesus. But what you may be less familiar with is the medicinal properties of frankincense. Now, new research suggests it may help in the treatment of … Continue reading ‘We Bring Gifts Of Gold, Myrrh, And Ovarian Cancer Treatment’
Quantitative Determination of 3-O-Acetyl-11-Keto-β-Boswellic Acid (AKBA) and Other Boswellic Acids in Boswellia sacra Flueck (syn. B. carteri Birdw) and Boswellia serrata Roxb
Giuseppe Mannino 1, Andrea Occhipinti 1,2 and Massimo E. Maffei 1,2,* 1 Biosfered S.r.l., Innovation Centre, Academic Spin-Off of the University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, Turin 10135, Italy 2 Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, Innovation Centre, University of Turin, Via Quarello 15/A, Turin 10135, Italy * Correspondence: Tel.: +39-011-670-5967 Academic Editor: Vassilios … Continue reading Quantitative Determination of 3-O-Acetyl-11-Keto-β-Boswellic Acid (AKBA) and Other Boswellic Acids in Boswellia sacra Flueck (syn. B. carteri Birdw) and Boswellia serrata Roxb
Can Frankincense Treat Cancer?
Frankincense oil is derived from the Boswellia tree. It has a long history in myth and folk medicine. In the Bible, it is one of three gifts offered to Jesus by the wise men, possibly because of its apparent healing powers. Some supporters of herbal medicine argue that frankincense offers numerous health benefits. These supposed … Continue reading Can Frankincense Treat Cancer?
Apricot Seeds: Cancer Treatment or Danger to Health?
An apricot kernel is a single seed found inside the stone of an apricot. Billed as a new "superfood," apricot kernels are reported to have cancer-fighting and detox-enhancing properties. However, scientists have warned that a compound in the apricot kernel converts to cyanide in the body at levels that could be harmful. Is eating apricot … Continue reading Apricot Seeds: Cancer Treatment or Danger to Health?
