Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha

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.  Shirley Price also recommends Myrrh to balance the production of thyroxin and to be used as an inhalation in the early morning to stimulate and regulate thyroid.  

  • Batch: MRH-105
  • Distillation Date: Fall 2010
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 6-8 Years
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Specifics
Country of Orgin: Somalia Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes Plant Parts: Resin / Gum
Cultivations: Unsprayed Botanical Families: Burseaceae
Aromas: Balsamic, Resinous, Spicy, Warm and Radiant Notes: Base

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

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.
 

Learn More

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, 3rd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 2007
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
8. Nye, S. (2006) Aromatic interventions for decubitus ulcer: a case report from South Africa. The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy 3 (2B): 25-28

Safety

No safety issues specific to this oil.

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Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh

Country of Origin: Somalia

Stock # MRH-105
Date: Fall 2010
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-pinene0.29
β-myrcene0.12
d-limonene0.19

Sesquiterpenes

α-humulene0.27
α-muurolene0.44
α-selinene0.83
β-caryophyllene0.46
β-elemene5.60
β-selinene0.44
δ-cadinene0.30
γ-cadinene0.33
acetyl-8,12-epoxygermacra-1,4-7-11-tetraene4.65

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

curzerene33.70
furanoeudsmadiene27.14
germacrene A1.32
germacrene B2.94
germacrene D1.15
δ-elemene0.88
lindeatrene8.14
trans-α-bisabolene0.33

Sesquiterpenols

cadinol0.77

Ketones

Cis-β-elemenone1.01
methoxyfuranodienone4.42

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Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh

Country of Origin: Somalia

Stock # MRH-104
Date: Winter 2009
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Sesquiterpenes

α-selinene0.44
β-caryophyllene0.47
β-elemene3.67
β-selinene0.57
curzerene22.00
furanoeudsmadiene49.13
germacrene A1.18
germacrene B0.99
germacrene D0.57
lindeatrene3.58
Unidentified Sesquiterpene3.00

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Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh

Country of Origin: Ethiopia

Stock # MRH-103
Date: Winter 2009
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Sesquiterpenes

α-selinene0.60
β-bourbonene0.40
β-caryophyllene0.41
β-elemene4.82
β-selinene0.69
δ-cadinene0.37
γ-cadinene0.36
curzerene24.39
elemene1.33

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

furanoeudsmadiene42.06
germacrene A2.65
germacrene B1.92
germacrene D1.26
humulene0.20
lindeatrene3.76
Unidentified Sesquiterpene4.05

Ketones

methoxyfuranodienone1.77

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Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh

Country of Origin: Ethiopia

Stock # MRH-102
Date: Fall 2006
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

d-limonene0.02

Sesquiterpenes

β-bourbonene0.29
β-caryophyllene0.37
β-elemene10.85
curzerene40.75
furanoeudsmadiene25.65
germacrene A2.65
germacrene D1.55
humulene0.20
lindeatrene8.60

Ketones

methoxyfuranodienone1.77

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Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh

Country of Origin: Ethiopia

Stock # MRH-101
Date: Fall 2006
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

d-limonene0.02

Sesquiterpenes

β-bourbonene0.29
β-caryophyllene0.37
β-elemene10.85
curzerene40.75
furanoeudsmadiene25.65
germacrene A2.65
germacrene D1.55
humulene0.20
lindeatrene8.60

Ketones

methoxyfuranodienone1.77

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Myrrh - <em>Commiphora myrrha</em>

Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha

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.  Shirley Price also recommends Myrrh to balance the production of thyroxin and to be used as an inhalation in the early morning to stimulate and regulate thyroid.  

  • Batch: MRH-105
  • Distillation Date: Fall 2010
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 6-8 Years
Sizes / Prices
  • sample (1.5ml) - $5.00
  • 1/2 oz. - $25.00
  • 1 oz. - $45.00
  • 2 oz. - $80.00
  • 4 oz. - $140.00
  • 8 oz. - $240.00
  • 16 oz. - $400.00
  • 32 oz. - $640.00

Specifics

Country of Orgin: Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes Plant Parts: Resin / Gum
Cultivations: Unsprayed Botanical Families: Burseaceae
Aromas: Balsamic, Resinous, Spicy, Warm and Radiant
Note: Base

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

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.
 

Learn More

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, 3rd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 2007
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
8. Nye, S. (2006) Aromatic interventions for decubitus ulcer: a case report from South Africa. The International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy 3 (2B): 25-28

Safety

No safety issues specific to this oil.