Myrrh Commiphora myrrha Essential Oil Information
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Myrrh Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Commiphora myrrha |
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Middle East, East Africa |
Tree resin |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Yellowish to reddish brown |
Thick |
Strong |
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Fragrance |
Warm, earthy, woody, balsamic |
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Benefits |
Amenorrhea, athlete's foot, bronchitis, chapped skin, dysmenorrhea, gums, halitosis, hemorrhoids, itching, mouth, ringworm, toothache. Helps circulation being a circulator stimulant, and being an anti-inflammatory aids arthritis and rheumatism. Benefits kidney and stomach health, increases appetite, ulcers, acid reflux, and gastric juices. Commonly used in dentistry for mouthwashes, toothpaste, dental floss, and gargle rinses. Cures diarrhea and dyspepsia and flatulence. |
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Blends Well With |
Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tagetes, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Thyme |
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Constituents |
Heerabolene, limonene, dipentene, pinene, eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, cuminaldehyde, cadinene |
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Properties |
Anticarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, astringent, carminitive, cictrisant, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, sedative, stimulant (digestive and pulmonary), stomachic, tonic, vulnerary. |
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Safety |
Generally safe, but causes uterine contractions; avoid during pregnancy |
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Misc Info |
Some empirical evidence it helps treat hypothyroidism |
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