Myrrh is a sweet resin used in incense and perfumes. It also has medicinal purposes. It is derived from plants in the genus Commiphora. and is also known as 'Balm of Gilead'. The ancient Greek word form which the English 'myrrh' is partly derived meant 'perfume'.
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The wise men. They brought gold, frankincense and myrrh
Yes, they were valuable commodities.
Frankincense and myrrh were both grown in inhospitable areas of southern Arabia.
the three wise men/kings. they gave them to baby jesus (supposedly)
The visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus and their kingly gifts to him of gold and frankincense and myrrh.