Myrrh is traditionally collected from trees ... Amber is hardened, fossilized tree resin. It’s easy to cut and polish, making it a popular choice for making jewelry like amulets, necklaces ...

and myrrh comes from Commiphora trees. They grow in harsh desert climates and serve as important sources of income for ...

Frankincense, like myrrh, was highly prized—thought to be worth its weight in gold—but it wouldn’t have been hard to find: Trees that yield the fragrant resin were widespread in the lands of ...

But the tree, related to the myrrh tree known for its resin, never produced any scent. When the plant was 3 years old, a phytochemical analysis was conducted on its resin, ...