Myrrh EO

Antiviral, anti-inflammatory

Internal; 2-3 drops in some warm water

Constituents of the Essential Oil of *Commiphora myrrha* (Nees) Engl. var.molmol

TCM

• Clears lung and stomach heat, thick yellow sputum, coughing, gum swelling, toothache, hyperthyroidism
• Strengthens the spleen, flatulence, loss of appetite
• Invigorates the blood for bruises and varicose veins
• Promotes wound healing

Steam distilled Somalian Myrrh EO Eden Botanicals

Wild grown  CO2 Select Extract from Eden Botanicals

The significant history of Myrrh dates back thousands of years and records its extensive use in healing preparations, perfumery, incense, and ritualistic ceremonies – it is a key element in Kyphi, one of the earliest known perfumes.² Robert Tisserand observes: "The myrrh bush must be very hardy to be able to survive in the desert. Myrrh oil is equally strong, equally powerful; at the same time it is very safe to use, and perhaps more than any other aromatic has stood the test of time."³ Indeed, while the resinous ‘tears’ of Commiphora myrrha have inspired many a legend, often with themes of comfort and solace, understated Myrrh surprisingly turns up in seductive love balms and other erotic anointments.

Commiphora resins contain an exceptionally wide array of molecules, from the most volatile aromatic monoterpenes to the weightier sesquiterpene and sesquiterpene lactone compounds – constituents that possess valuable medicinal and skincare properties still used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine today. Myrrh is especially valued as a meditative aid with the ability to instill deep tranquility of mind. In her book Subtle Aromatherapy, Patricia Davis states: "Myrrh is particularly valuable for people who feel ‘stuck’ emotionally or spiritually and want to move forward in their lives."

Antimicrobial

Frankincense and myrrh essential oils and burn incense fume against micro-inhabitants of sacral ambients. Wisdom of the ancients?

Antiviral

Investigation of Commiphora myrrha oil and its main components for antiviral activity.

Cardiovascular

Protective effects of myrrh essential oil on isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction. Myrrh abstain effective cardio-protective action in MI model through improving the oxidative condition with myocytes and abolishing apoptotic as well as inflammatory responses.

Renoprotective

Myrrh essential oil mitigates renal ischemia/reperfusion-induced injury.