MYRRH (Commiphora myrrha)
Botanical family: Burseraceae
Functional group: Sesquiterpene
Part of the plant used for
distillation:
Gum from stem/branches
Extraction process: Steam distillation
Country of origin: North Africa, Somalia
Country of Origin: North Africa,
Somalia
Empirical Properties: Stimulating,
warming, cooling
Caution: sensitive skin types. Use in
low doses, narcissus can be stupefying.  
Potential skin irritant. Dilute before
applying to skin or using in the bath.
Bath: fill the tub with bath water.  Add & swish 9-10 drops of essential oil into the bath water.  Some essential oils are
more irritating to the skin than others.  Read the safety cautions for each essential oil.  Or add 9-10 drops of essential oil
to one teaspoon of carrier oil, such as jojoba oil and add & mix into the bath water so the essential oil is soluble in the
carrier oil before adding to the bath.

Liquid Soap: add about 30-45 drops of essential oil to 8 ounces of unscented liquid hand soap or unscented liquid
shower body wash.  Shake vigorously.

Body Oil: add about 12-15 drops of essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil, such as jojoba oil and shake to blend.

Body Lotion: add 50-60 drops of essential oil to 16 ounces of unscented body lotion. Stir with a spoon or stirring
stick to blend the essential oil into the lotion until smooth.

Body Mist: add 10-15 drops of essential oil to a 1 ounce glass misting bottle filled with spring or distilled water.  
Shake well and shake before each mist.

Liniment: add 25-20 drops of essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil, such as jojoba oil.  Shake well to blend.

Compress: add & mix 3-5 drops of essential oil to a bowl of warm or cool water. Soak a wash cloth, wring and
apply.

Shampoo/Conditioner: add 12-15 drops of essential oil to one ounce of unscented or mild shampoo and
conditioner.  Shake well to blend.

Hair Brush: place three drops of essential oil into the palm of your hand; rub over the natural bristles of a hair brush.  
Brush your scalp and your hair.




Diffuser: add essential oils to an electric diffuser, candle burner or a lamp ring.

Room Mist: add 17-20 drops of essential oil to a 1 ounce glass misting bottle filled with spring or distilled water.  
Shake well and shake before each mist.  

Scent:  add five drops of an essential oil to a hanky or tissue and carry with you throughout the day.  Or place under
your pillow case to ease you into sleep.

Scent:  add five drops to a cotton ball and place in drawers and linen closets.

Place: a drop of essential oil in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and inhale. (Keep away from your
eyes). (A wonderful way to encourage a deep breath).




  • Never take essential oils internally.
  • Read about an essential oil before applying it.  
  • Essential oils are very concentrated substances and should be diluted before applying them to the skin. Follow
    guidelines or recipes which recommend a 2%-5% solution.
  • Have a recipe’s concentration of essential oils when using with children. Do not use essential oils with infants.
  • Do not apply citrus essential oils, especially Bergamot before direct exposure to the sun. These essential oils
    increase photosensitivity.
  • Essential oils are not soluble in water. Make sure you dilute or fully disperse them when using water as a base.  
  • Essential oils can cause a prickly, irritating sensation to the skin. Do not rub water on the area. Doing so will
    cause the oil to spread. Apply any vegetable/carrier oil to the area; this will cause the essential oil to be absorbed
    and ease the irritation in minutes.
  • Keep essential oils away from your eyes.
  • Keep essential oils out of the reach of children and animals.
  • If skin irritation occurs or an allergic reaction occurs with any essential oil or product with essential oils in it,
    discontinue use.
  • Essential oils should not replace proper health care. If you are under medical supervision consult with your health
    care provider before using essential oils.
  • These suggestions for Your Safety are not to be considered complete and all-inclusive.
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Once an Essential Oil or aromatherapy product is opened it is considered contaminated. We do not accept returns unless the product is damaged
upon receipt.

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Based on the availability of our suppliers quality control systems and laboratory analysis of the essential oils we purchase, along with our own
familiarity of quality essential oils, we consider these oils to be pure and natural and not containing synthetic chemicals or non-natural components

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         ANECDOTAGE
Myrrh has an enduring aroma and was one of the
most widely used oils of the ancient civilizations. It
was valued as a perfume, incense, and medicine. It
may raise consciousness and give a lift to feelings
of weakness, apathy, and lack of incentive. It is
also said to have a cooling effect on heated
emotions and to strengthen the ability to endure
difficult circumstances.

Myrrh was a gift to the infant Jesus at his birth
and was also handed to him on the cross mixed
with wine. The ancient Egyptians burned it at noon
everyday as part of their sun worshipping rituals.
Myrrh's nature is to assist us with a deeper
understanding of the union of Heaven and Earth.