People from the ancient lands of Arabia have for generations used various herbs, spices and minerals for medicinal purposes. Saudi Aramco World has a great article, full of historical info, about these natural remedies. Read all about legendary frankincense (“an ingredient in various incense mixtures burned in rituals of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches”), myrrh (“referenced throughout the Old and New Testaments”), and others.
Natural Remedies of Arabia
October 13th, 2006 
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