Myrrh
4212
Botanical Name - Commophora Myrrha
Cultivation - W
Plant Part - Resin
Country - Somalia
10 ml. - $33.99
For two centuries Myrrh has been valued both in religious ceremonies and medicinally. This warm, rich, spicy and camphoraceous scent is distilled from the resin of a Middle Eastern shrub. The Egyptians used Myrrh for embalming, made healing unguents and burned it as incense. The ancient Hebrews drank it with their wine to raise consciousness. The Romans and Greeks put it in healing salves and ointments.
Myrrh oil can be diffused to create a warm and deeply tranquil atmosphere. Its grounding and uplifting quality soothes sorrow and loss, frees the mind from mundane worry and mental distraction and brings spiritual peace.
Myrrh is also antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungul, clears toxins and promotes tissue repair. It is useful in treating infections especially in the mouth and gums, for cracked skin and for healing deep wounds without scarring. It is good for eczema and athlete’s foot. It will help to clear old coughs and is good for laryngitis. Use myrrh in massage oil for anyone who tends to be cold and lethargic. It generates warmth and stimulates the stomach and uterus.
Properties - sedative, tonic, kills germs and fungi, cell rejuvenating.
Blends well with - Frankincense, Lavender, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tea Tree. and is a base note.
Precautions - Because it is a uterine stimulant, it should not be used during pregnancy.