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2. Onycha - Wikipedia

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   Onycha (/ ˈ ɒ n ɪ k ə /, Ancient Greek: ὄνυξ, romanized: ónux), along with equal parts of stacte, galbanum, and frankincense, was one of the components of the consecrated Ketoret (incense) which appears in the Torah book of Exodus (Ex.30:34-36) and was used in Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem.

3. Frankincense - Wikipedia

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   Frankincense Boswellia carteri tree that produces frankincense, growing inside Biosphere 2. Frankincense, also known as olibanum (/ oʊ ˈ l ɪ b ə n ə m /), [1] is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia in the family Burseraceae. The word is from Old French franc encens ('high-quality ...

4. Incense - Wikipedia

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   Although the ceremonial use of incense was abandoned until the Oxford Movement, it was common to have incense (typically frankincense) burned before grand occasions, when the church would be crowded. The frankincense was carried about by a member of the vestry before the service in a vessel called a 'perfuming pan'. In iconography of the day ...

5. 6 Surprising Ginger Oil Uses for Health, Beauty and More - AOL

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   What Is Ginger Oil? Before we examine the potential benefits of ginger oil (hint: there are several), you might be wondering what this stuff actually is. Simply put, ginger oil is an essential oil ...

6. List of substances used in rituals - Wikipedia

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   Regions/Cultures of use Chrism, also called myrrh, and holy anointing oil: Element in anointing of the sick, baptism, and priesthood blessing: Sacramental olive oil. Use in the Roman Catholic Church: Anointing of the Sick in the Catholic Church, and Oil of Catechumens. Use by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Priesthood blessing ...

7. Benzoin (resin) - Wikipedia

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   In perfumery, benzoin is used as a fixative, slowing the dispersion of essential oils and other fragrance materials into the air. [7] Benzoin is used in cosmetics, veterinary medicine, and scented candles. [8] It is used as a flavoring in alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, baked goods, chewing gum, frozen dairy, gelatins, puddings, and soft ...