ORIGIN: Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia

PARTS USED: resin

FRAGRANCE: balsamic, sharp, spicy, warm

BLENDS WELL WITH: cypress, frankincense, galbanum, geranium, juniper, lavender, orange, patchouli, pine, sandalwood.

AROMATIC BENEFITS: clearing, concentration, focusing, soothing, stimulating, warming.

MAGICAL USES: astral projection, attraction, balances chakras, blessing, consecration, crown chakra, exorcism, healing, meditation, protection, psychic energy, spirituality, unhexing.

PHYSICAL USES: acne, amenorrhea, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, athlete's foot, blisters, bronchitis, carminative, chapped skin, cirrhosis of liver, cuts, dermatitis, diarrhea, emmenagogue, emollient, fixative, gum disorders, impetigo, insect repellent, mouth ulcers, ringworm, thrush, whitlows, wounds, wrinkles.

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Health Benefits of Myrrh

The essential oil of Myrrh is extracted from the resin of Myrrh. Myrrh is native to Egypt. While the resin was in use in incenses and perfumes in ancient Egypt, the oil obtained from it was used for healings wounds in ancient Greece. The main components of this essential are Alpha Pinene, Cadinene, Limonene, Cuminaldehyde, Eugenol, Cresol, Heerabolene, Acetic Acid, Formic Acid and Sesquiterpenes.

Anticatarrhal: This property of Myrrh relieves excess mucus and phlegm associated with congestion, breathing problems, heaviness in chest, and coughs.

Antifungal: It acts as a fungicide. It can be used internally and externally to fight fungal infection.

Anti-Inflammatory: Myrrh sedates inflammations in tissues in cases of fever or viral infections, in digestive system resulting from indigestion and in the circulatory system.

Antimicrobial and Antiviral: Myrrh does not allow microbes to grow. It can be used against any ailment resulting from microbial infection, such as fever, food poisoning, cough, cold, mumps, measles, pox, and infections. It has no adverse side effects, unlike other antibiotics, such as weakening of liver or the malfunctioning of the digestive system.

Astringent: Myrrh strengthens gums, contracts skin, muscles, intestines and other internal organs. It also strengthens hair roots, thereby helping to prevent baldness. It also helps  the blood vessels to contract and regulates blood flow.

Carminative: Helps relieve gas pressure.

Circulatory: Myrrh stimulates blood circulation and ensures proper supply of oxygen to the tissues.

Diaphoretic: Myrrh increases sweat and reduces toxins, extra salts and excess water from the body.

Expectorant: Good against cough and cold. It fights viral infections, relieves congestion, and eases phlegm in the lungs.

Stimulant: Myrrh stimulates thoughts, blood circulation, digestion, and fluid secretions. It also stimulates the heart and nervous system.

Vulnerary: This property of Myrrh protects wounds from infections and promotes quicker healer.

Few Words of Caution: It can have toxic effects if used in excess. As with many other essential oils, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using myrrh essential oil, mostly due to its emmenagogue property. Never ingest essential oils without a prescription. Use carrier oil when applying to skin.