Myrrh Essential Therapeutic Oil 5ml

Myrrh Essential Therapeutic Oil
Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha
Plant Part: Resin
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Africa

Description: Though classified as shrubs, Myrrh can grow up to 10 Meters in height. The trunk exudes a natural oleoresin that hardens into what is classified as reddish brown 'Tears'. Native collectors make incisions into the trees in order to increase the yield.

Color: Dark Brown

Common Uses: Myrrh is thought to enhance spirituality. Aromatherapists use it as an aid in meditation or before healing. It's actions are characterized as the following: antimicrobial, antifungal, astringent and healing, tonic and stimulant, carminative, stomachic, anticatarrhal, expectorant, diaphoretic, vulnerary, locally antiseptic, immune stimulant, bitter, circulatory stimulant, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic.

Consistency: Medium to Heavy.
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Frankincense, Lavender (All), Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose (All), Rosewood, Sandalwood (All), Tea Tree, Thyme (All).

Aromatic Scent: Myrrh essential oil has a warm, rich, spicy balsamic odour.

History: Myrrh has been used for centuries as an ingredient in incense, perfumes, and for embalming and fumigations in Ancient Egypt. In folk tradition it was used for muscular pains and in rheumatic plasters. Called mo yao in China, it has been used since at least 600B.C. primarily as a wound herb and blood stimulant. Gerard said of Myrrh' the marvelous effects that it worked in new and green wounds were here too long to set down...' Myrrh oil, distilled from the resin, has been used since ancient Greek times to heal wounds.

Cautions: Myrrh can be possibly toxic in high concentrations, and should not be used during pregnancy.

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Submitted By: Cheryl from Charlotte, North Carolina
Rating:5 of 5 Stars!

This oil is wonderful added to a shampoo base to relieve itchy sensitive scalps.

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Submitted By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida
Rating:5 of 5 Stars!

Marvelous Myrrh is so useful for so many things! A definite must have for a lover of aromatherapy. This one is pure and wonderfully priced. I love using it for expanding the spiritual connections in my blends along with frankincense. Truly a prize!

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Submitted By: Olga from Santa Clara, California
Rating:5 of 5 Stars!

Never tried this oil before, so I have nothing to compare it with. The smell is amazing, and very long lasting. Use it on my combination skin. Very happy with it.

NOTE: Although usage notations are provided for Myrrh Essential Therapeutic Oil above, we do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician and/or certified aromatherapist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of the oils listed in this section.

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