Myrrh Essential Oil

Myrrh oil is extracted from Commiphora myrrha of the Burseraceae family and is also known as Bola, Myrrha, Gum, Common and Hirabol myrrh.

A member of the Burseraceae family, it is a shrubby tree can grow up to 5 meters (16 feet) high with light bark and knotted branches, few leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the red sea region, but growing wild throughout north east Africa.

When the bark is cut, the gum resin exudes as a pale yellow liquid, which dries into reddish-brown lumps the size of a walnut from which the oil is distilled. Myrrh oil has a warm, slightly musty smell and is pale yellow to amber in color.

Myrrh was very popular in the ancient world and was used as a medicine by the Chinese and Egyptians, and as part of the Egyptian sun- worshipping ritual and mummification. It was used in cosmetics, while Greek soldiers took a phial of Myrrh oil with them into battle, to stop bleeding wounds.

Latin Name : Commiphora myrrha species of the burseraceae family. Pure Myrrh essential oil distilled from Myrrh Oleoresin. Pure Myrrh oil is an amber, viscous liquid with a subtle but strong, rich, balsamic aroma. Myrrh is an expensive oil and is often diluted. Natural Touch Aromatherapy's Myrrh is characterised by its strength and depth of aroma and is backed up by a classic GLC profile.

As it has a risk of chronic toxicity if used frequently in massage or if taken orally it is not widely used. However, it may be used in a cream base to protect the skin during the cold of winter.

Used as a fixative, it blends well with Frankincense, Benzoin, Cypress, Mandarin, Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood and the Spice oils.

Myrrh African Essential Oil Certificate of Purity