Myrrh Essential Oil

Description

Myrrh essential oil is steam-distilled from the resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree, native to northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It has a warm, earthy, balsamic, and slightly smoky aroma that has been revered for thousands of years in rituals, medicine, and perfumery.

In ancient Egypt, myrrh was used in incense, embalming, and skin care preparations. In traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, it has been valued for its ability to promote circulation, soothe inflammation, and heal wounds. Today, myrrh essential oil is widely appreciated in aromatherapy, skincare, and holistic wellness for its grounding, healing, and rejuvenating properties.

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Key Benefits

For Aromatherapy & Wellness
•  Stress & Emotional Balance: Calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and promotes inner peace.
•  Spiritual Practices: Enhances meditation, prayer, and mindfulness; often used in sacred rituals.
•  Respiratory Support: Helps ease coughs, congestion, and breathing discomfort.
•  Pain & Inflammation Relief: Traditionally used for joint stiffness and sore muscles.
•  Immune Booster: Supports body defenses with its antimicrobial properties.

For Skincare
•  Anti-Aging: Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
•  Healing & Regenerative: Promotes skin repair for wounds, cuts, and scars.
•  Soothing: Reduces redness, irritation, and inflammation.
•  Antiseptic: Cleanses skin and prevents infections, especially in acne-prone skin.
•  Complexion Enhancer: Improves tone, elasticity, and radiance of skin.

For Home & Everyday Use
•  Natural Incense & Perfume: Deep, resinous aroma used in perfumery and candle-making.
•  Air Purifier: Neutralizes odors and creates a calming atmosphere when diffused.
•  Blends in Rituals: Combined with frankincense for sacred, grounding blends.

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Common Uses Includes:
• Aromatherapy: diffusers, inhalers, meditation blends.
• Skincare: anti-aging serums, creams, balms, and wound-healing salves.
• Massage oils: for sore muscles, inflammation, and relaxation.
• Bath oils: grounding and skin-soothing.
• Perfumery: base note in luxury fragrances, incense, and spiritual blends.

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Solubility & Formulation:
• Oil Soluble – blends well with carrier oils and essential oils.
• Insoluble in Water – requires solubilizer for sprays.
• Aroma Profile: Warm, earthy, balsamic, resinous, slightly smoky.
• Blends well with: frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, lavender, clary sage, citrus oils, and spices like cardamom.

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Recommended Usage Rate
• Topical use: 0.5% – 2% (diluted in carrier oil).
• Massage blends: 3–5 drops in 10ml carrier oil.
• Diffusion: 3–6 drops in diffuser.
• Bath: 2–3 drops blended with carrier oil or dispersant.

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Safety & Precautions
• Generally safe and non-toxic.
• Avoid during pregnancy unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
• May cause skin sensitivity if used undiluted – always dilute before topical application.
• Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
• Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container.

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Quick Facts
• Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha
• Plant Part: Resin (gum)
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Color: Golden yellow to brown
• Aroma: Warm, earthy, balsamic, slightly smoky
• Main Constituents: Furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, curzerene, lindestrene, sesquiterpenes
• Shelf Life: 3–5 years (resin oils last longer than most essential oils)

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Cautions: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.

Safety data: Dilute essential oils befor use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals, a skin test is recommending prior to use, contact with eyes should be avoided.

Storage: it is recommended that oils package in in metal containers (for safe shipping) or dark glass/amber containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum .

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DISCLAIMER:
– DAKITZ NATURAL PRODUCTS are for cosmetic, personal care formulations and are meant for external use only unless otherwise STATED.

– We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.

– This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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