Calamus – History And Botany

Calamus true identity is disputed by biblical scholars.. Acorus calamus and Cymbopogon are popular candidates. Both species are monocots, prefer moist habitats, and are sources of aromatic essential oils. Others, such as Benet (1967), have posited a less popular...
Bdellium Gum (guggul)

Bdellium Gum (guggul)

Feature photo – Vinayaraj Bdellium gum Commiphora wightii and C. africana are believed to be the ingredients of a composite gum called bdellium (a.k.a Bdellium Gum). Theophrastus was the first to mention bdellium, which he learned about during the campaigns of...
Agarwood trade

Agarwood trade

Featured photo: Hafizmuar Agarwood trade has been going on for thousands of years. Today, the Middle East is the largest consumer of agarwood products. The oil is a principal ingredient in 400 fragrances. Oudh wood chips are used in rosary beads, necklaces, incense,...
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