Historically, myrrh was also an embalming fluid—hence Hapshetsut’s dogged interest in the plant. Both have religious value; they were melted to honor the gods and ward off evil spirits.

They are both resins extracted from plants and, when they solidify, frankincense looks like golden raisins, while myrrh looks like reddish-brown crystals. Image source, Getty Images Image caption, ...

Frankincense and myrrh are resins collected from trees. Trees providing the frankincense and myrrh are related and grouped in the same plant family classification. They are found growing in the harsh ...