Myrrh Commiphora myrrha

Specifics

Country of Origin: Ethiopia	Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes	Plant Part: Resin / Gum
Aromas: Balsamic, Resinous, Spicy, Warm and Radiant	Cultivation: Unsprayed

About

Myrrh is one of the oldest essential oils known, dating back almost 4,000 years, used by the ancient Egyptians. Today it is also known for its use in religious ceremonies, skin healing, and protection against wrinkles.

Excellent to use for bedsores, wounds, and hemorrhoids. It has a warm, resinous, unique aroma.

I have used Myrrh for many kinds of skin issue: athlete’s foot, slow healing wounds or fungus, eczema, and mature skin are a few examples where Myrrh has been of great assistance. It has a strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Myrrh is great to add to your respiratory blends for coughs, congestion, colds, and the flu.

This oil comes from a distiller in Ethiopia. The unique strength of this distiller is in his production of oils from legendary resins such as Opopanax and Myrrh. His freshly harvested resins come mainly from the semi-arid areas of the Ogaden region of Ethiopia. The resins are collected by nomadic tribes that have been working with resins for many generations.

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Therapeutic Properties

Analgesic - numbs pain, anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial - helps the body strengthen its own resistance to
Antibacterial, Anti fungal
Astringent - contracts and tightens tissue
Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars. warm, dry.
Expectorant - removes excess mucus from respiratory system
Mucolytic - breaks down mucus, sedative, warming

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Calms the mind, brings tranquility
Soothes those who are prone to over thinking and distraction
Brings inner stillness and a sense of peace
Used in meditations to connect physical and spiritual

Recipe

For Slow Healing Wounds
5 drops Myrrh
5 drops Helichrysum
2 drops Frankincense
5 drops Sandalwood
5 drops Lavender
3 drops German Chamomile

Add to 1 oz. of Aloe Vera gel.

References:

1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
4. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
5. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
6. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
7. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977

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Batch:	MRH-102 GC/MS Report
Distillation Date:	Fall 2006