The gift given by the wise men to the baby Jesus is not only an ancient oil used for religious ceremonies, but could also be the hope for many suffering patients of cancer and its collateral damage diseases. Cancer is the subject of multiple studies and is still one of the most misunderstood diseases. Today, millions of people are living with cancer, and many have had cancer and are struggling with the side effects of treatments that include chemotherapy, a type of drug that stops cells from reproducing, radiation, surgery, or a combination of them. Cancer treatments have side effects that include depression and decreased ability of the immune system to respond to infections; therefore, patients are at risk of any type of complication during treatment. Many patients have also been reported to develop arthritis after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation as part of their treatment. Based on numerous studies, frankincense oil has potential uses as a complementary treatment for cancer due to its properties in relieving depression, infections, and inflammation. Furthermore, it has been found to have sedative and immune system stimulating properties. Such studies, many ancient scripture accounts, and real patients pave the way for considering and including holistic medicine in cancer treatments. Frankincense oil is a sacred oil in the Middle East and is the main ingredient of sacred incense which was used anciently in ceremonies to help improve communication with the creator. It is unclear when frankincense oil was discovered, but oil research reveals that frankincense oil has been traded in the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa for more than 5,000 years. An expedition carried out by BBC News in 2010 on oil reveals that oil has been used as far back as 7,000 BC In fact...... half of the document ......or their patients (Unknown, 2013). With the growing consumption of holistic treatments; professional chemists, doctors and pharmacists, and even students are challenged daily to prove or disprove what for generations has been the only form of medicine. In conclusion, frankincense oil has been used by multiple cultures around the world for medical purposes. Although scientific evidence on the oil's effectiveness is still being evaluated, traditional medicine and ancient scriptures strongly suggest that the oil actually has healing properties. For now, frankincense oil is a strong subject of studies and clinical trials that, if confirmed, could revolutionize cancer treatments and ultimately the form in which medicine is practiced. For these reasons, it is important to open up the possibility that holistic medicine could be the next way to help patients improve their health..