Myrrh Essential Oil

 

The price of myrrh essential oil is relatively high. Unfortunately that might play in a role in myrrh not being seen often as an ingredient in aromatherapy skin care products. However, don’t let that scare you – with it’s long list of virtues, let me tell you – if I had to pick just one oil to take with me to a deserted island, myrrh would be the one. It is said the soldiers in ancient Greece used to have a vial of myrrh essential oil with them at all times, which they used to stop the bleeding of wounds.

 

– healing of new and old wounds, sores or ulcers

– rejuvenating, hydrating, balancing, toning, detoxifying and repairing for the skin

– helps with dry, chapped skin on hands and feet

– prevents putrifying

– has a gentle anti-inflammatory and calming effect on the respiratory system when inhaled

– calms and comforts the soul

 

  • antiseptic
  • anti-microbial
  • antiphlogistic
  • anti-inflammatory
  • astringent
  • balsamic
  • carminative
  • cicatrisant
  • diuretic
  • fungicidal
  • vulnerary
  • tonic

 

Scientific name: commiphora myrrha is the most commonly used variety, others are commiphora habessinica, commiphora erythraea or balsamodendron habessinicum.

 

 

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