The Commiphora myrrha shrub can grow up to 30 feet tall and has been used for thousands of years. Harvesters make cuts in the trunk of Somalian myrrh to stimulate production of a thick, red resin, which is then steam-distilled to make our essential oil.
| Botanical Name: | Commiphora myrrha |
| Country of Origin: | Somalia |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation |
| Plant Part: | Gum/Resin |
| Aromatic Scent: | warm, rich, spicy balsamic odor |
| Blends Well With: | Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Thyme |
Common Uses
Myrrh can enhance spirituality and can aid meditation. Diffuse for spiritual grounding or apply topically in 5% dilution to skin.
Myrrh essential oil can have a slightly thick consistency so we would recommend placing the bottle in a hot water bath for easier use.
Fun Fact
Myrrh has been used for centuries as an ingredient in incense, perfumes, and for embalming and fumigation in Ancient Egypt.
