The price of myrrh essential oil is relatively high. Unfortunately that might play in a role in myrrh not being seen often as an ingredient in aromatherapy skin care products. However, don’t let that scare you – with it’s long list of virtues, let me tell you – if I had to pick just one oil to take with me to a deserted island, myrrh would be the one. It is said the soldiers in ancient Greece used to have a vial of myrrh essential oil with them at all times, which they used to stop the bleeding of wounds.
– healing of new and old wounds, sores or ulcers
– rejuvenating, hydrating, balancing, toning, detoxifying and repairing for the skin
– helps with dry, chapped skin on hands and feet
– prevents putrifying
– has a gentle anti-inflammatory and calming effect on the respiratory system when inhaled
– calms and comforts the soul
- antiseptic
- anti-microbial
- antiphlogistic
- anti-inflammatory
- astringent
- balsamic
- carminative
- cicatrisant
- diuretic
- fungicidal
- vulnerary
- tonic
Scientific name: commiphora myrrha is the most commonly used variety, others are commiphora habessinica, commiphora erythraea or balsamodendron habessinicum.
