Myrrh

Botanical Name

Commiphora myrrha

Plant Family

Burseraceae

Country of Origin

Kenya

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled

Plant Part Typically Used

Gum/Resin

Color

Golden Yellow / Brown

Consistency

Thick

Perfumery Note

Base

Strength of Initial Aroma

Medium – Strong

Aromatic Description

Myrrh Essential Oil smells rich, warm, earthy, woody and balsamic.

Possible Substitute Oils

Cistus, Frankincense, Lavender

Blends Well With

Camphor, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Myrtle, Palo Santo, Sandalwood, Spikenard

GRAS status

 

Myrrh Essential Oil Uses

Amenorrhea, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Anti-tumor, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antifungal, antiviral, astringent, expels excess gas, cell rejuvenator, expectorant, decongestant, aids digestion, strengthens nails, circulatory stimulant, heals wounds, improves and heals skin, sedating, calming, emotional support, invokes feelings of peace, focus, meditation, enhances creativity, reduces irritability, athlete’s foot, bronchitis, chapped skin, dysmenorrhea, gums, halitosis, hemorrhoids, itching, mouth, ringworm, toothache 

Major Constituents of Myrrh Essential Oil

• • Furanoeudesma-1,3-diene
  • Furanodiene
  • Lindestrene
  • B-Elemene
  • Germacrene B
  • Geracrene D
  • Delta-Elemene
  • 2-Methoxyfuranodiene

Recommended Dilution Range

5% – neat

Myrrh Essential Oil Safety Information

Tisserand and Young indicate that Myrrh Oil may be fetotoxic, and thus is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. Reading Tisserand and Young’s full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 357.]

General Safety Information

Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

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