Frankincense has been used by the ancestors for many spiritual practices and religions cermonies from many different cultures and nationalities. It is mentioned in a well known part of the bible to be a gift to the baby Jesus. Frankincense is a symbol of Deity. often used by people who were worshiped as deity's of there people. burned as a incense and breathed to cleanse the mind and soul. Helps one to connect with there higher self.