Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Myrrh

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Essential Oil of Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha var. molmol) Abbr: Myr    [to top of page]
This plant is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 metres in height. It has knotted branches, trifoliate aromatic leaves and small, white flowers. The trunk exudes a liquid (oleoresin) which hardens into a reddish-brown resin.
Note: Base.
Odour of Essential Oil of Myrrh: Resin has a warm, rich, spicy-balsamic scent. Essential oil has a warm, sweet-balsamic, slightly spicy-medicinal scent.
Colour of Essential Oil of Myrrh: Resinoid is dark, reddish-brown. Essential oil is pale yellow to amber.
Source of Essential Oil of Myrrh: Resin..
Method of Extraction of Myrrh: Resinoid by solvent extraction. Essential oil by steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Myrrh: Antibacterial, Anticatarrh, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Expectorant, Fungicide, Sedative, Stimulant, Uterine, Vulnerary.
Actions of Essential Oil of Myrrh: Calming.
Circulatory: Edema, fluid retention, hemorrhoids.
Digestion: Diarrhea, flatulence, gingivitis, gum infection, indigestion, pyorrhea, tooth abcess.
Genito-Urinary: Amenorrhea, leucorrhea, thrush.
Immune: Colds, mouth ulcers.
Lymphatic: Water retention.
Muscular: Aches and pains.
Nervous: Stress related problems.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, cough, respiratory problems, sore throat, throat infection, tuberculosis.
Skeletal: Arthritis, joint inflammations.
Skin: Athletes foot, eczema, fungal infection, itching, ringworm, skin - dry, weepy skin, wounds, wrinkles.
Medical Terms: Amenorrhea, aphthae, arthritis, bronchitis, chlorosis, eczema, gingivitis, leucorrhea, pyorrhea, stomatitis, tuberculosis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Calming.
Comments on Myrrh: Myrrh is native to northeast Africa and southwest Asia, including the Red Sea area.~The use of Myrrh was recorded as far back as 1700 BC.~This oil has been used by the Egyptians in the mummification process as well as for perfumes; it was used during biblical times as a uterine tonic particularly after birthing; the Greeks used it to heal wounds on their gladiators; and in China it was used for arthritis, menstrual problems, sores and hemmorrhoids.~Myrrh is an excellent choice for athlete's foot and other fungicidal infections, and is used in mouth rinse and natural toothpaste formulas to help prevent gum disease and for healing mouth ulcers and other gum disorders.

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