Myrrh Essential Oil

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