Myrrh Essential Oil

Myrrh

Botanical Name: Citrus limon

Background/Origin: Myrrh is a member of the Burseraceae family and is native to Asia and North Africa. Myrrh is a gum resin which secretes naturally from the trunk, or when the bark is cut and is likened to frankincense. The Ancient Egyptians used Myrrh in their embalming process and also in rejuvenating facial masks

How Myrrh is extracted: Cold Pressed/Expressed

Description: Myrrh is a small tree, rather like a bush, myrrh is native in Arabia, Somalia, Ethiopia and other North African countries. Although the leaves are aromatic it is the resin which is distilled to produce the viscous, yellow essential oil. It has a warm, lightly spicy, sweet smell.

Color: Yellow

Property: Rejuvenating, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant.

Therapeutic Effects: Anit-inflammatory and expectorant, myrrh will ease bronchitis, catarrh, coughs and colds. Good too for digestive problems, infections of the mouth and throat, and skin conditions.

Uses of Myrrh essential oil: Inhalation, baths and massage. Lemon, as with most citrus oils, is a good cleanser inside and out. Evaporated in a fragrancer it will help colds and act as an insct repellant.

Safety & Precaution Instructions: DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY

Please Note: Any suggestions on this site for the use Myrrh essential oils are for educational purposes only. Data provided is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The use of any product of our manufacture being beyond our control however, no guarantee expressed or implied is made.

Essential Oil Index

Lavender, Chamomile, Marjoram, Rosemary, Tea tree, Cypress, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Geranium, Benzoin, Clary sage, Fennel, Juniper, Jasmine, Lemon, Myrrh

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