Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha
Essential Oil
Unites the spiritual with the physical. Obtained by steam distillation of the myrrh resin. Yellow to orange heavier oil with warm spicy sharp-balsamic odour. Ms. Lavenda Myrrh oil, imported from Ethiopia is lighter in color than other specimens and slightly less sweet. This is one of the best Myrrh oils available on the market.
Main Components: curzerene (32%), heerabolene (31%), sesquiterpenoids, elemene.
Actions*:
antiseptic, antifungal, balsamic, antiinflammatory, expectorant, sedative, astringent.
Applications*: mouth and gum infections, haemorrhoids, wounds, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, tinea, mind calming, bronchitis, coughs, colds, promotes menstruation, enhances spirituality.
Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Contraindicated during pregnancy.
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