Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
$9.45 – $39.95
Myrrh enhances contemplation and meditation. It not only helps to maintain a state of enlightenment, but also clears negative energy and illusions that stand in the way of seeing the truth.
Myrrh brings peace, healing, consecration, and blessing.
Description
There are approximately 190 species of Commiphora, distributed from Africa across to India, the Myrrh resin is a natural gum that exudes from the naturally occurring cracks of the smallish 3 metre thorny plant, shrub, tree. The ducts within the bark of the plant, holds the gum resin, and when incised can generate more resin and increase the yield of the plant. Collection is made approximately 2 weeks thereafter, when the dried gum is about the size of a walnut.
This process of Myrrh collection also correlates with the similar process of procuring Frankincense. The name is derived from the Hebrew “mor” and Arabic “mur” (both derived from ‘bitter’) from a long and rich history in trading of these reddish-brown hardened masses of oleo gum resin, were used as perfumes, medicines, and incense ingredients.
Myrrh is one of the oldest known oils, referred to in biblical and religious texts. The Egyptians were known to use it for religious ceremonies, embalming and as a cosmetic ingredient due to its ability to preserve flesh.
Ingredients: Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Botanical name: Commiphora molmol
Common name: Myrrh
Plant part: Resin
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Common uses: Myrrh has been known for its calming properties, for this reason it is often used during meditation.
Blends Well With
Benzoin – Onycha (Styrax Benzoin)Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Cedarwood Himalayan (Cedrus deodara)
Chamomile – Roman (Anthemis nobilis)
Cinnamon – Leaf (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)
Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum)
Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum)
Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
Galbanum (Ferula gummosa)
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)
Labdanum Absolute (Cistus ladaniferus)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Magnolia Absolute (Magnolia grandifloria)
Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
Oakmoss Absolute (Evernia prunastri)
Opoponax – Sweet Myrrh (Commiphora erythraea)
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Peppermint (Mentha X piperita)
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium amara)
Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Plai (Zingiber cassumunar)
Sandalwood – Australian (Santalum spicatum)
Sandalwood – Indian (Santalum album)
Spearmint (Mentha spicata linne)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Aromatic Families
Resinous
Aroma
Soft, warm, sweet-smelling, earthy aroma with a light, spicy, slightly medicinal top note with lift; has very good fixative properties.
Aromatic Note
Base
Contraindications
Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
May be fetotoxic due to the presence of ß-elemene and furanodiene; avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
Additional information
Bottle Size | 5mL, 10mL, 50mL, 100mL |
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