Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha
Country of Origin: Somalia/USA
Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Certified Organic
Distillation Date: Apr 2024
Minimum Shelf Life: 8 years
Plant Part: Resin
Perfume Note: Base
Aroma: Warm, earthy, resinous, balsamic, smoky
Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Coriander, Davana, Frangipani, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Lotus Pink, Lotus White, Orange Sweet, Patchouli, Rose Otto, Sandalwood, Siam Wood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang Complete
Ethiopia, Somalia, the Dhofar region, and northeastern Kenya lead the forefront in wild-harvested Myrrh resin. This connoisseur Myrrh essential oil, master distilled in small quantities from wild-harvested, premium-quality Somalian resin, is indeed exquisite with warm, earthy, resinous, smoky, and balsamic aromas of great tenacity.
Every now and then, an essential oil surfaces with remarkable qualities that speak volumes; this Ethiopian Myrrh is one of those rare gems. Highly recommended for spiritual and emotional use. In perfumery, the deeply resounding tenacious aroma of this special Myrrh oil blends well in Oriental, incense, woody, and high floral bouquets and accords.
This Ethiopian Myrrh oil is high in sesquiterpenes, indicating that this Myrrh oil is extremely beneficial for aromatherapy use.
Aroma-therapeutic use of Myrrh essential oil includes anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral ability addressing eczema, athlete's foot, oral infections (gingivitis), mouth ulcers, sore throat, and wound care. Myrrh is believed to be beneficial in skin care anti-aging blends focusing on fine lines and wrinkles, and for loosening congestion in respiratory conditions.
Myrrh is often selected for meditation and considered a sacred spiritual anointing oil. In meditation, Myrrh is grounding and centering, and also rounds out and harmonizes beautifully with other essential oils such as Sandalwood, Frankincense sacra, and Patchouli.
Batch-specific GC/MS analysis for this essential oil is available by clicking on the green tab above.
Aromatherapy use: amenorrhea, arthritis, asthma, athlete's foot, bronchitis, dry cracked skin, diarrhea, dyspepsia, eczema, ringworm, catarrh, colds, coughs, flatulence, fungal infections, gum infections, gingivitis, hemorrhoids, leucorrhea, loss of appetite, mature skin, menstrual problems, mouth ulcers, sore throat, voice loss, pruritus (itchy skin), wounds, wrinkles
General use: Aromatic diffusion, perfume, incense, meditation, natural perfume, anti-aging skin care, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: Non-irritant, non-sensitizing, possibly toxic in high concentration. Avoid during pregnancy.