Focus on Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)

Myrrh has a powerful and lasting scent. The oil is steam distilled from the gum/resin obtained from the tree. It has a resinous, rich, spicy, balsamic, bitter, musty and incense-like fragrance which is soothing, rejuvenating and uplifting to the mind and spirit.

This oil is an excellent diffuser oil. When vaporized it has a purifying, uplifting and healing quality which is very conducive to meditation and prayer.

Myrrh is:
  • antiseptic
  • anti-inflammatory
  • antifungal
  • antimicrobial
  • antiphlogistic
  • anticattarrhal
  • healing
  • purifying
  • restorative
  • soothing
  • astringent
  • emmenagogue
  • expectorant
  • sedative
  • uterine tonic
 Common uses include treating:
  • cuts, ulcers
  • mouth ulcers
  • sinusitis
  • gum infections
  • gingivitis
  • inflamed skin
  • wounds
  • dry, cracked skin
  • aging, mature skin
  • asthma
  • fear, panic, hysteria
  • emotional coldness
  • sore throat
  • diarrhea
  • hemorrhoids

This oil blends very well with cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, mint, mandarin, patchouli, sandalwood, thyme, ginger, cedarwood and pine.

For a Comforting and Stress relieving bath:
  • 3 drops Myrrh
  • 3 drops Rose
  • 3 drops Sandalwood

Add these oils to the bath and then get in to relax and enjoy! Candlelight may be a good idea too :)

 Recipe for Skin Perfume: (Especially nice at this time of year with parties and festivities)
  • 10 drops Frankincense
  • 4 drops Myrrh
  • 6 drops Cedarwood
  • 5 drops Rose

Add these oils to 10ml (2 teaspoons) of jojoba or other vegetable oil. Wear with pride.

Myrrh is generally listed as an oil to avoid during pregnancy.