Myrrh Essential Oil

Commiphora myrrha

Plant and Oil Description

The sweet, woody scent and medicinal properties of myrrh have made it a precious commodity throughout history. Myrrh oil is extracted from a reddish-brown resin harvested from the thorny Commiphora tree, native to northeastern Africa and southwest Asia. In the 25th century BC, the 5th dynasty ruler of Egypt recorded an expedition to modern-day Somalia to bring back exotic prizes, including cheetahs, giraffes, ebony, ivory, and large quantities of myrrh. Myrrh is also mentioned in the Bible as being one of the valuable gifts brought by the three wise men to Jesus the night of his birth. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties among other benefits.

What’s it Good For?

1. Antibacterial – The ancient Egyptians used myrrh oil to preserve mummies, and modern research has confirmed its effectiveness for slowing decay by testing its antibacterial properties. Myrrh oil is effective against several infectious bacteria, Lyme disease, and athlete’s foot. For skin wounds, use myrrh oil with sandalwood oil for the best results.
2. Skin care – SenseLAB’s myrrh oil is worthy of a spot next to your favorite skin creams for its ability to reverse the damage caused by free radicals. In one particular study, this potent antioxidant even outperformed vitamin E at protecting the skin from oxidative damage.
3. Air purifier – The antibacterial properties of myrrh oil make it a perfect natural air freshener by both eliminating odors caused by bacteria and dispersing its fresh, earthy scent. Add SenesLAB’s myrrh oil to a diffuser, vaporizer, or spray bottle diluted with water to freshen up closets, bathrooms, and other problem areas.
4. Oral health care – Add a few drops of SenseLAB’s myrrh oil to toothpaste, mouthwash, or an oral rinse to kill the bacteria that causes bad breath, cavities, and gum disease. Myrrh’s antibacterial properties may also help with the pain and inflammation associated with gingivitis. Caution: do not use while recovering from oral surgery, as stitches can degrade when exposed to myrrh.
5. Pain relief – Mind over matter: compounds in myrrh oil are able to reduce the body’s perception of pain by interacting with opioid receptors in the brain. In addition, myrrh oil can reduce the swelling and pain associated with inflammation by impeding the production of inflammatory chemicals. Use our myrrh oil in a massage or vaporizer to relieve the pain caused by sore muscles and joints, injuries, and headaches. 

How to Use It?

Dilute with a carrier oil and massage into the skin to relieve inflammation and pain. Add to facial and body lotions to protect skin from free radicals. Use in a diffuser, vaporizer, or spray bottle diluted with water to kill odor-causing bacteria in the air. Add a few drops to a mouthwash or rinse to ward off the oral bacteria that cause bad breath, gingivitis, and gum disease. Pairs well with frankincense, cinnamon, clove, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, grapefruit, and neroli oil.

How it’s made?

It takes approximately 0.5 pounds of myrrh resin to produce 10 ml of pure SenseLAB Myrrh Essential Oil.

Myrrh Essential Oil Physical Properties

Our carefully crafted Myrrh Essential Oil is steam distilled from the wildcrafted rich resin of the small, thorny Commiphora myrrha trees growing in the arid, sunny Indian landscape. Myrrh Oil has a warm, sweet-earthy, smooth, dense, rich aroma with excellent fixative properties.

Origin: India

Parts used: Resin

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Note classification: Base

Appearance: Amber yellow to brown colored viscous liquid

Blend ideas of Myrrh Essential Oil

Orange blends well with Lemon, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Frankincense, Cinnamon, Ginger, Black Pepper, Clary sage, and Clove.

SenseLAB “Peace” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Myrrh
• 4 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Bergamot

SenseLAB “Master Blend” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Myrrh
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Clove
• 4 drops Cinnamon
• 8 drops Sandalwood
• 8 drops Cedarwood

SenseLAB “Lovely” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Myrrh
• 3 drops Lemongrass
• 3 drops Bergamot

SenseLAB “Nature” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Myrrh
• 2 drops Vetiver
• 2 drop Copaiba
• 2 drop Cedarwood

SenseLAB “Drift Off” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Myrrh
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drop Cedarwood
• 2 drops Patchouli

Cautions / Safe use

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.