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Myrrh

Myrrh

Botanical name: Commiphora Myrrha / Commiphora Abyssinica / Commiphora Molmol
Botanical family: Burseraceae

Note: Base

Part of plant used: Gum, the older it gets the thicker it gets

Origin: Mainly found in the Arab states, also from Somalia and India.

Description: Musky and smoky.

History: A liturgic perfume, was used as a drug and for fumigation in religious practices. Luxurious embalming in Ancient Egypt.

Properties and Indications:

  • Highly anti-inflammatory
  • Emmenagogue
  • Antiseptic
  • For clearing putrefaction, gangrene
  • Damaged lungs – chronically ill, acute chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, throat infections
  • Excellent for gum disease and mouth ulcers
  • Skin ulcerations, raw or dehydrated skin, weeping eczema and athletes foot
  • Tumors in joints, cartilage problems
  • Mildly analgesic and anesthetic
  • Gynecological problems, for women who can’t have periods, lifts visceral obstruction

Personality:

  • Used for dissipating dark moods
  • For someone who is utterly paranoid or depressed – clears the air
  • Protecting if feeling threatened
  • Grounding – root charka

Contra-indications:

  • Avoid during pregnancy

Blending:

  • Benzoin, Clove, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Blending ideas:

  • Gum disease and mouth ulcers – mix 1 drop of Myrrh and 1 drop of Fennel in a small glass of water and gargle
  • Herpes – mix with Bergamot and Sandalwood
  • Nervous system – mix with Lavender
  • Sunburn – mix into Calendula cream

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