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Myrrh Essential Oil
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 :
Blending :
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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