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Chewing On Frankincense Resin Health Benefits

Chewing on this resin could have many benefits.

Esther Jordan
5 min readNov 24, 2022
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Have you ever chewed on frankincense resin? If you haven’t, let me be the first to tell you that it’s a lot like chewing gum. That’s not just a random comparison; there are actual similarities between the two substances. In fact, many people in Africa, India, and the Middle East chew it on a daily basis. It’s their version of gum and a lot healthier than the sweet stuff.

The flavor of frankincense resin is slightly sweet and minty and has been used for thousands of years as an ingredient in incense and perfume. But did you know that this aromatic substance can also be ingested? Chewing on frankincense resin might sound strange but many people do it regularly as part of their daily or weekly routine — and with good reason.

Chewing on this substance may help with:

  • Digestion
  • Boost immunity against colds/flu viruses (especially if combined with other herbs)
  • Pain from arthritis/MS/sciatica by increasing…

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Esther Jordan
Esther Jordan

Written by Esther Jordan

Quantumplation. Legal writer. SEO marketer, copy writer & editor of 15 years. High fashion model. Former children and adult special-needs counselor. Risk taker.

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