Myrrh (Commiphora Myrrha)

The antiseptic properties of myrrh make it a popular remedy for healing cuts and wounds. As a well-established anti-aging treatment, it is added to skincare products to help prevent the premature appearance of fine lines. A grounding and centering oil, it both stimulates and fortifies the emotions.

What is it good for?

Heals skin Myrrh has an established history treating various types of skin eruptions, such as acne, athlete’s foot, weeping eczema, and cold sores. Its healing properties make it useful for cuts, burns, and wounds. A nonirritating oil, myrrh can be applied neat to skin.

Tones skin Its ability to preserve skin tone helps delay wrinkles and other signs of aging. It is also ideal for healing chapped and broken skin.

Cares for teeth and gums As part of a mouthwash, the antiseptic properties of myrrh help tackle infection and inflammation, soothing ulcers, sore throats, bleeding gums, bad breath, and oral thrush.

For coughs and colds Myrrh makes an excellent expectorant, particularly when coughs and colds produce thick, white mucus. Try using myrrh in a steam inhalation to ease chronic lung conditions, coughs, colds, and bronchitis.

Enhances well-being The aromatherapeutic properties of myrrh are purported to help strengthen confidence in overcoming difficulties and to enhance focus and provide a strong sense of purpose.

Best Uses:

As a skin toner Adding a few drops of myrrh essential oil to facial lotions and toners can improve skin tone and quality, especially for mature and sun-damaged skin.

In a mouthwash Add a few drops of the oil to water for a mouthwash to fight gum disease and bad breath.

Safe usage Nonirritant in dilution. Only use extremely well diluted (less than 0.2 percent) in pregnancy and when breast-feeding.

Strengthening and healing, myrrh has a rejuvenating effect on skin.