Symbols of great wealth at the time, gold, frankincense and myrrh were very good for health. Explanations.
Myrrh, gold and frankincense have health properties in common.
Gold and its millennial properties
Gold has been used for millennia for its supposed health benefits. In China, 2,500 BC, it was used as medicine. In the Middle Ages, the idea was widespread that it was beneficial for fighting depression or migraine. In the 19th century, it was thought that it calmed the nerves and made it possible to treat alcoholism or even epilepsy. Today, some drugs contain gold salts, especially those that relieve osteoarthritis. This precious material is also found in dental crowns, hearing aids or even pacemakers, because it is very easily assimilated by the human body.
All the properties of gold are not yet known. From research show that gold nanoparticles would make it possible to treat cancers more precisely. They would be able to stick to cancer cells. Thanks to this, doctors could more easily spot them and better destroy them. Gold molecules would also be good for the skin, they are in any case used by certain brands of cosmetics.
Be careful with the choice of incense
For several years, incense has been accused of polluting our respiratory tracts. However, this product has soothing properties when it is 100% natural. According to some research, it would be good for treating acne, coughs, or even anxiety. Frankincense comes from the resins of different trees of the Boswellia family, the acids present in these materials would be beneficial in the fight against inflammation.
Myrrh, a resin with multiple benefits
Myrrh has been used for thousands of years to cure various ailments: the Greeks used it to heal wounds; in the Middle East, it relieved eczema; in Egypt, it treated herpes and in traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to promote good blood circulation. Today, myrrh essential oil is often used to treat sore mouth or throat, as well as minor wounds. Like gold, myrrh would have interesting properties for the fight against cancer. In prostate cancer, the components of myrrh help prevent the proliferation cancer cells.
Over time, these different presents have lost none of their value.
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