Myrrh Essential Oil (Commiphora Myrrha)

Myrrh Essential Oil is steam distilled from the resin of Commiphora myrrha, and its country of origin is Somalia. The oil is yellow-amber with a thick consistency. Its scent is dry, creamy and resinous, and in a blend it works as a base note.

Like frankincense, myrrh has long been part of religious ritual. It tends to make the breath deeper and slower, and in this way it helps focus the mind and lift the emotions. It is often used to ease anxiety and feelings of distress and self-doubt.

On the skin, myrrh's strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds make it helpful for rashes, swelling from cuts and scratches, and dry, irritated skin. Always dilute it first. For skincare we suggest 6 to 12 drops per ounce of carrier oil, which is a 1 to 2% dilution. If your skin is sensitive, patch test a small spot before wider use.

For meditation, try it in the diffuser with Frankincense Carterii, Australian Sandalwood and Palo Santo. For a calmer mood, diffuse equal parts of Myrrh, Frankincense Carterii, Bergamot and Roman Chamomile. For easier breathing, diffuse an equal number of drops of Myrrh, Frankincense Sacra and Eucalyptus. Because of its beta-elemene and furanodiene content, Myrrh Essential Oil should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

This batch is led by furanoeudesma-1,3 diene at 37.62%, followed by curzerene at 24.35%, with lindestrene and tau cadinol at 11.40% each. We also carry an organic CO2-extracted myrrh, myrrh resin, myrrh hydrosol and Opoponax, known as sweet myrrh.