Myrrh
Latin name: Commiphora myrrha
Aroma Description: Dry, resinous, amber-wood scent
Therapeutic benefits
- Aids in creating a relaxing and uplifting atmosphere.
- Can help relieve nervous tension and bring about feelings of strength when diffused.
- Helps reduce redness and the appearance of wrinkles and scars when added to a carrier oil or lotion. Dilute Myrrh to 1% in for topical application.
Kidsafe?
No! Myrrh is NOT KidSafe.
Dilution instructions:
Dilute in your favorite carrier oil at 1% to help with mature skin issues. Consider using Dermisoothe or Younger Glo carrier oils.
Diffusion instructions:
Add a few drops to your diffuser or personal inhaler to create a calm atmosphere during times of meditation.
Further Reading:
- Shop by Scent: The Fragrance Wheel
- DIY Cuticle Balm
- Meditation Diffuser Blend
- Sleigh Ride Recovery Serum
Oils to blend with:
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense Serrata, Geranium Egyptian, Grapefruit Pink, Juniper Berry, Patchouli, Pine Scots, Spruce Hemlock, Sandalwood Australian and Turmeric CO2.
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So happy I made this purchase! In summer I will occasionally get an ingrown hair and applying diluted myrrh does the trick! It helps with inflammation and kills bacteria. This will be a staple in my oily arsenal.
Thanks for explaining how diffusing myrrh oil can help you feel strong and it relieves nervous tension. This would make it a great remedy to help you feel refreshed so you can focus on work. If someone is considering using this, it would probably be a good idea to consider what benefits they want and how they plan to use it in order to determine the amount to get for the best results.
Love using it for oil pulling along with cloves. I love oils and am hoping to become more proficient in oil uses and applications.
I am strongly considering this oil, and I’d love to see more recommendations for use! Thank you to those who have commented with how you use it. I thought I’d seen myrrh used somewhere for anti-fungal applications?
Tanae, that is true! Myrrh can be used to support fungal concerns 🙂
I actually love the smell so I diffuse it with frankincense. As for anti-fungal applications, it’s not the first oil I would go to, but it would work well when added to aloe vera and other anti-fungal oils such as tea tree, oregano and lavender etc. Make sure you dilute it appropriately!
I can’t wait to Myrrh, I’ve been seeing several recipes with it as an ingredient and now I’m going to have to try it!
Looking forward to trying Myrrh in my face serum.
Ooooo I’ve never tried this!
I love this! Bought some for a gift after getting some for myself and it was a big hit! Smells so good:). I use it with my facial moisturizer almost daily.
I LOVE Myrrh and was excited to see suggestions of other oils I could blend it with to diffuse. Thanks for the ideas!
I’m ordering this today, excited to add it to a facial Serum. What other oils would be good in a facial serum with Myrrh?
Such great ideas!
Myrrh is one of my favorites. Thank you for the great info!
Just now put 100ml of myrrh resin powder in a glass jar and topped off with almond oil. Are the healing benefits going to seep into the oil like it would if the myrrh were any other dry herb?Thanks love this blog!!
Carole, you may want to reach out to our aromatherapists at [email protected] for help with this answer. I do not have personal experience with working with the herb, just the oil 🙂
This is on my wishlist! I have read so many wonderful things about myrrh. I can’t wait to add it to my collection!
I love to diffuse Myrrh with Frankincense, lavender and Sandalwood!!
Oooo, I think I have another oil to my wishlist! I am wondering if this is not kidsafe for both topical and diffusing uses?
This is in my wishlist!! Love its uses and I can’t wait to try it!!
I LOVE Myrrh! I use it in a face cream along with Fantastic Franks. I just ordered this a few days ago too!
thanks for the info, wondered what you would use this for, i keep seeing it everywhere
Oh, I just love myrrh. I use it in my oil pulling regimen and need to get more!