Myrrh Essence
Description
MYRRH (Commiphora myrrha)
Family: Burseraceae (resinous trees and shrubs).
Source: The Essential oil is obtained from the resin.
Fragrance: Camphor, acrid, bitter.
Volatility: Base note.
General description and habitat:
Native to the Middle East, North Africa, North India; shrubs which are stunted, knotty and spiky; leaves have three sections and are covered with fluff.
Principal constituents:
Acetic acid, formic, myrrholic, palmitic, triterpenic, alcohols, aldehydes, sugars, phenols, resins, terpenes.
History
History and folk use:
Myrrh was used by the ancient Egyptians in religious ceremonies, as incense or fumigations, and in embalming (Jesus was anointed with myrrh after his death).
Many ancient texts extol the healing properties of the plant. It has been used for hastening labor, treating skin ulcers and rotten teeth.
In 1928 myrrh was still being used in hospitals for bed sores.
Properties & Uses
General properties: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, tonic, fungicidal.
Primary Uses:
Gum problems
Sinusitis
Skin problems
Sore Throat
Secondary Uses:
| Aging Skin, | Asthma, |
| Athlete’s Foot, | Bronchitis, |
| Catarrh, | Chapped And Cracked Skin, |
| Colds, | Coughs, |
| Dandruff, | Diarrhea, |
| Eczema, | Flatulence, |
| Heartburn / Indigestion, | Hoarseness, |
| Inflamed Skin, | Loss Of Voice, |
| Rejuvenation, | Sores, |
| Tongue Inflammation, | Thrush, |
| Ulcers, | Wounds, |
| Wrinkles. |
Contraindications
Not for internal use or during pregnancy.
It is not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.
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