Revisiting Aloe and Myrrh Presence on the Shroud of Turin

Giovanni Fazio

This article revisits the debated presence of aloe and myrrh on the Shroud of Turin. It examines historical, biblical, scientific and palynological evidence concerning burial ointments and aromatic oils, including the mixture of aloe and myrrh described in the Gospel of John. The study also considers the possible effects of the 1532 Chambéry fire on volatile aromatic substances and discusses conflicting scientific findings regarding their presence on the Shroud. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}