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Therapeutic Oil for Aroma Therapy ORGANIC MYRRH OIL Extract [CO2] Common Name: Myrrh Oil Botanical Name: Commiphora Myrrha Extraction Method: supercritical CO2 extraction from the resin of Commiphora myrrha Organically Grown in Ethiopia Physical Properties: Warm, Balsamic, Woody, slightly musky, earthy aroma A deep red - brown, clear turbid viscous liquid Consistency: Thick 100% natural, and contains no additives. It is not blended, diluted or formulated, it conforms to the EC-regulations 88/388 for natural extracts.

Common Uses: Perfume, Fixative, Hemorrhoids, Inflammation, Disinfectant Cosmetic Application: Mouth Wash, Deoderizing Agent

Healing Properties: Anti-septic, Balsamic, Antispamodic Pectoral, Expectorant, Cicatrisive

Myrrh Essential Oil comes from a thorny tree, commiphora myrrha, which has few small leaves and white flowers (as pictured above).  The bark of the commiphora myrrha tree produces an oleo-resin gum, which expands when burned and produces a thick heavy smoke. Myrrh oleo-resin can be distilled to manufacture a reddish brown essential oil. This species is native to Somalia and the eastern parts of Ethiopia, which are known to be dry, arid regions.

Traditionally, myrrh essential oil has been known as a holy oil, and according to the Bible it was given to baby Jesus by the Magi.  It is said that Mary would have used the Myrrh as a postpartum aid. Today, myrrh is used in chinese medicine, Ayurveda, Unani medicine and Western herbalism. Healing properties of Myrrh include Anti-septic, Balsamic, Antispamodic
Pectoral, Expectorant and Cicatrisive. Especially helpful in healing  rheumatic, arthritic and circulatory problems, as well as cleansing mouth ulcers and gum infections. When used in cosmetics products, myrrh helps to relieve chapped skin, eczema, wounds and sores.

Myrrh Oil blends well with other essential oils. Most commonly blended with Frankincense oil as well as sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, patchouli, ylang ylang and grapefruit.

Myrrh Oil should not be used by women who are pregnant or women with excessive uterine bleeding. Should not be used if evidence of kidney dysfunction or stomach pain is present. In general, myrrh essential oil is best used in a 5% or less dilution. Internal use can be mildly toxic.