Frankincense is a fragrant resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, particularly Boswellia sacra, Boswellia carteri, and other related species.

Frankincense and myrrh are perhaps best known for their biblical connotations. But this tree sap has been prized across the world for over 6,000 years.

First, we’re heading to the rainforest of southeast Asia to see why infected agarwood can sell for as much as $100,000 per kilogram.