MYRRH (Comiphora molmol, C. myrrha, C. abyssinica, Balsamodenrom myrrha)

Produced in Africa, Middle East, and Asia from the resin of the tree by steam distillation.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. May cause irritation in very sensitive individuals.
Classification: sesquiterpene

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Arabic medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Increases thyroid production, balances thyroxine in blood
• Treats ulcers, gas, hemorrhoids, gum disease, indigestion
• Stimulates white blood cell production, good for chronic dis-ease
• Sore throat, asthma, bronchitis relief
• Balances reproductive system hormones
• Inflamed skin, boils, athlete’s foot, mature or wrinkled skin, weeping eczema
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, endocrine, genito-urinary, muscular-skeletal, digestive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Enhances and strengthens spirituality
• Enhances visualization
• Brings up deep, hidden, or unconscious feelings
• Purifying to energetic environment and human energy field
• Increases meridian flow
• A popular oil for temple offerings and religious rituals of many religions
• Chakra: (Throat, brow, crown)
• Energetic properties: Cool and dry, increases energy circulation, stabilizes mental and emotional levels (2nd and 3rd levels)