Frankincense is tapped from the scraggly but hardy trees by striping (slashing the bark) and letting the exuded resin bleed out and harden.
The hardened streaks of resin are called tears.
Frankincense is an aromatic resin that has been used for 5,000 years for its medicinal and fragrant properties.
Frankincense is used in perfumery and aromatherapy. It is also an ingredient that is sometimes used in skincare.