Tree resins are among nature’s most intriguing gifts. Prized for their scent, versatility, and symbolism, they’ve played important roles in cultures around the world. Here’s a closer look at what they ...

is a reddish resin extracted from Commiphora trees. The process of extracting sap from Boswellia and Commiphora trees is virtually identical. Incisions, or taps, are made in the bark of the tree ...