Could one of the Magi have had arthritis?
July 31, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Even if you’re not Christian, you’ve likely heard the story of the three wise men who visited baby Jesus in the manger, finding him by using the Northern star.
Well, science has discovered that one of the gift borne by the wise men, frankincense, may be an effective herbal remedy for osteoarthritis – the “wear and tear” arthritis that affects mostly the weight-bearing joints and the spine.
According to the results of a study, published in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy, some patients taking frankincense showed significant improvement in just one week. You can read more about the study here: Frankincense Provides Relief To Arthritis Sufferers.
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