Myrrh essential oil

Myrrh essential oil has a fresh, spicy, balsamic aroma and is used in aromatherapy as a sedative, expectorant, antidepressant and anti-infective. It relieves coughs, colds and period pains. In massage, it effectively treats musculoskeletal pain, inflammation and arthritis.

In addition, it works healing in problems of the oral cavity, such as ulcers, wounds and infections, as well as in inflammatory skin diseases. It is used in cosmetic formulations, mainly for mature, tired, dry and dehydrated skin, as it smoothes fine expression lines and wrinkles. It also strengthens brittle nails and contributes beneficially to good hair health and hair loss prevention.

On a psychological level, it offers serenity, peace and helps the soul to accept painful events (mourning). It combines very well with Frankincense, Clove, Cardamom, Sandalwood etc.

"Myrrh with the official name Commiphora Myrrha is a thorny tree of the Burseraceae family, native to Arabia, the Red Sea and Ethiopia. In the Greek language, the name Myrrh generally refers to perfumes. In Ancient Greece, according to Dioscorides, myrrh was used to treat wounds, but also as incense in temples during rituals."