"Worth its weight in gold" is a phrase commonly used to denote something of extreme value. However, its literal significance may not always be implied. In the case of myrrh resin, historical records confirm its literal value in gold at various points in history. Derived from the gummy resin of a...

The season of thankfulness is upon us! Wait a second; that doesn't exactly sound right. Those of you who live with a thankfulness mentality year-round know the benefits of constant gratitude, how it's good for the heart and soul. But it is true that in the USA, Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that...

The story of Clove begins in the volcanic Maluku Islands of Indonesia, where the clove tree was born. Through a journey of twists and turns, the tree arrived in Europe and eventually made it to Africa. The people of the island nation of Madagascar quickly developed expertise in the cultivation of...