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Olibanum / Frankincense
Overview
Frankincense, or 'Etan', is harvested from wild Boswellia trees in dry Ethiopian forests. It is exported for use in incense, perfume, and pharmaceuticals.
Tree Species
Boswellia papyrifera – Tigray, Benishangul
Boswellia rivae – Gojam (Debre Elyas)
Boswellia neglecta, ogadensis, microphylla – various drylands
Regions
Benishangul-Gumuz (Assosa), Tigray (Shire), Gojam (Debre Elyas)