What were frankincense and myrrh used for in the Bible?

In the Bible, Myrrh was commonly used as an anointing oil while Frankincense was commonly used as a perfume. Frankincense which is an incense is a symbol of deity while myrrh as an embalming oil is used as a symbol of death. Both gifts, along with gold were gifts presented to kings at that time.

In the Bible, myrrh was used as an anointing or embalming oil, and frankincense was used as perfume or incense. Myrrh was used for its health benefits and fragrance. The Magi's gifts - gold, frankincense, and myrrh had spiritual symbolism (kingship, worship, and death). Myrrh was also used to prepare Christ's body for burial.

During biblical times these were very versatile and expensive resins that were derived from tree sap. They were used in the creation of essential oils and perfume as well as medicines. They were also sought-after ingredients for embalming the dead, something that was set aside for kings. Christ receiving this gift was spiritually significant since He is our King.