146. The Science of Myrrh and Frankincense
Frankincense and myrrh are probably most famous for being two of the three gifts brought by the Wise Men to the newborn baby Jesus, along with gold. But, they are also ancient herbal remedies. The salve extracted from the myrrh tree was used to heal wounds while frankincense had its own uses such as in religious ceremonies and as a perfume. Luke explains why these were so valuable in ancient times, how they worked to suppress pain, and he explains how they could inspire modern day medicines.