Frankincense and myrrh play a part not only in the story of Christmas, but in lots of other religious traditions as well -- and a few practical ones, too. Learn more about these aromatic substances in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this episode: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/question283.htm

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: https://omny.fm/shows/brainstuff/brainstuff-classics-what-exactly-are-frankincense

Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/brainstuff-20922291/