News
Oman's Frankincense
Frankincense: A neuronutrient to approach Parkinson's disease treatment
04 September 2024
Parkinson's disease (PD), characterized by tremor, slowness of movement, stiffness, and poor balance, is due to a significant loss of dopaminergic ...
500 new frankincense trees planted in Oman
17 April 2024
The Environment Authority has started the first phase of planting frankincense trees in the Mudam area of Salalah.
Mudam is part of a group of env...
First-frankincense-sommelier
31 January 2024
Khalid al Amri grew up with frankincense — a regular fixture in his home when he was growing up. He is familiar with its distinctive smell and has ...
Omani research about cancer
17 January 2024
An Omani research team from Al Sharqiyah University succeeded in preparing a nanoemulsion from frankincense oil in a simple and economically inexpe...
Frankincense through history
22 November 2023
Frankincense, a resin derived from the Boswellia tree, has woven itself into the tapestry of human history, leaving behind a fragrant trail of cult...
Omani frankincense : Quality label?
07 November 2023
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion is working, in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), on...
2d International Meeting on Frankincense
27 September 2023
On September 3 and 4, 2023, under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Saud bin Hamoud bin Ahmed Al-Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Wa...
Myths and benefits of frankincense
29 April 2023
Without a peck of doubt, Dhofar is a place where nature has rolled out its bounties splendidly and abundantly to benefit from. Frankincense, being ...
Frankincense resin could slow Covid impact
10 April 2023
Plants from the past and used in the Bible may help us against modern ailments. Research studies to produce medicines capable of fighting COVID-19 ...