Myrrh – Essential oil

Myrrh – Essential oil 

Format: 5 ml 

Certified pure  

Origin: Somalia 

In ancient Egypt, myrrh was used to prevent aging and maintain healthy skin and was also used to embalm the body. This precious gum-resin seduces on the beauty side by its properties to beautify the skin as well as by its powerful calming and comforting action on the soul and the spirit.¹ 

Research has concluded that it is also a powerful antioxidant and can protect against oxidative liver damage.² A 2010 study found that topical application of myrrh oil helped raise white blood cells around skin wounds, resulting in faster healing. ³ 

This much-loved ancient treasure is thankfully still available to us in our time! 

Recipes & Impressions - Yours  

Lucie L.: "For my muscular pains, I use Apricot Kernel Oil with Lemon Eucalyptus and Myrrh."  

Marie-Pier G.: "I present my floral water for face and hair: a bottle of chamomile floral water + 5 ml of vegetable glycerin + - 8 drops of Myrrh essential oil + 5 drops of Sage essential oil. (The dose recommended by MJ in concentration of essential oil is 10 drops) but I am greedy and my skin loves it." 

Annie M.: In diffusion "Myrrh with Frankincense and Atlas Cedar for meditation." 

My properties: 

Antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antiseptic, soothing, healing, purifying, comforting. 

Use:  

Olfaction, Diffusion, Skin application. 

My botanical name: Commiphora myrrha 

My family: Burseraceae 

My color: Dark yellow to brown 

My odor: Woody, warm, resinous 

Synergy: Frankincense, Geranium, Orange, Scots pine, Ravintsara, Roman chamomile. 

Recommendations  

• Before using any product containing essential oils, please check and follow the precautions, warnings and contraindications.

• Before using an essential oil, if in doubt, here is a tolerance test that allows you to check your sensitivity to essential oils. Simply place 3 drops of the essential oil mixture in the hollow of the elbow or wrist and wait a few minutes for a topical reaction, or up to 48 hours for an allergic reaction. Caution: do not use essential oils that are said to be dermocaustic or phototoxic, as they may cause burns on the skin.

• Do not apply them pure on the skin or on the mucous membranes. 

• Avoid any contact with the eyes.

• Respect the recommended doses.

• Keep out of reach of children. 

Note: the properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. They are regularly found there and for many confirmed by observations in scientific environment. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a health professional.  

Notice: although natural, essential oils are active products that require responsible handling. In no case will Maison Jacynthe be held responsible for the consequences of an incorrect or careless application of these products or the methods presented.  

References 

S de Rapper, S F Van Vuuren, G P P Kamatou, A M Viljoen, E DagneLett. The additive and synergistic antimicrobial effects of select frankincense and myrrh oils--a combination from the pharaonic pharmacopoeia.  Lett Appl Microbiol. 2012 Apr;54(4):352-8.  doi: 10.1111/j.1472-765X.2012.03216. x. Epub 2012 Feb 20. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22288378/    

2. Khaled M Ashry 1, Yasser S El-Sayed, Rania M Khamiss, Ibrahim M El-Ashmawy.  Oxidative stress and immunotoxic effects of lead and their amelioration with myrrh (Commiphora molmol) emulsion. Food Chem Toxicol.  2010 Jan;48(1):236-41. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2009.10.006. Epub2009  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19818824/

3. Seo Yeon Choi, Purum Kang, Hui Su Lee, Geun Hee Seol. Effect of myrrh (Commiphora molmol) on leukocyte levels before and during healing from gastric ulcer or skin injury. J Immunotoxicol. 2010 Mar;7(1):68-75.  doi: 10.3109/15476910903409835. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19995243/