fast FACTS
ORIGIN
Middle East
EXTRACTION
CO2 or distillation
MAY HELP WITH
Coughs and colds
Inflammation
Minor wounds
Skin conditions
Stress
fast FACTS
ORIGIN
Middle East
EXTRACTION
CO2 or distillation
MAY HELP WITH
Coughs and colds
Inflammation
Minor wounds
Skin conditions
Stress
Myrrh is quite famous for its use by ancient Egyptians as part of their embalming process. The tree’s resin is distilled into an essential oil that treats common complaints such as inflammation, stomach troubles, and skin irritation. Myrrh also nurtures focus, making it beneficial for meditation and yoga.
Myrrh is a small, spiky shrub native to the Middle East and has been prized for medicinal use since the time of ancient Egypt. Resin seeps from the tree and is then gathered, dried, and distilled into essential oil.
Myrrh tones skin and prevents premature aging.
The amber oil produced by myrrh has a distinctly earthy, musky aroma.
With healing and toning qualities, myrrh will:
• Relieve aches and pains. Apply myrrh using a compress or massage on areas of muscle or joint aches to reduce inflammation and pain.
• Protect your skin. As part of your skincare routine, myrrh tones skin and prevents premature aging. The oil’s anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties help heal minor wounds and other skin conditions, such as eczema and athlete’s foot.
• Breathe easy. Myrrh may act as an expectorant, helping to loosen and remove mucus and congestion in people with asthma, bronchitis, or the common cold.
Confidence Booster
While many essential oils help relieve anxiety and depression, myrrh may actually go one step further. It helps you focus, and it gives you a sense of confidence and conviction to overcome obstacles while increasing your overall sense of well-being.
To take advantage of all that myrrh has to offer, try using it in:
• Massage oils. Mix 1 or 2 drops of myrrh with a tablespoon of carrier oil and massage it onto your abdomen to help relieve stomach upset.
• Diffusers or inhalers. Whenever you need an infusion of focus or confidence, diffuse a few drops of myrrh and breathe deeply. Myrrh is an excellent partner for meditation or yoga.
• Soaps and lotions. Add 1 or 2 drops of soothing myrrh to face washes or moisturizers to help tone skin or to body creams to help calm irritation.
• Baths. Adding myrrh to a warm bath may help with a variety of complaints, such as sore muscles, congestion, and skin irritation.
Diffuse a few drops of myrrh and breathe in confidence and focus.
The Grieving Process
Myrrh, along with bergamot, cedarwood, cypress, frankincense, and lavender, provides an emotional support through grieving and loss.
Some blending combinations for myrrh oil include: frankincense, jasmine, lavender, lemon, orange, patchouli, rose, and sandalwood.
Myrrh is an oil with no known safety issues. Use it responsibly as you would any essential oil. Complete a patch test if you are concerned about sensitivity.