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Myrrh

Botanical Name: commiphora myrrha

Anatomical areas: Skin, Circulation, Joints, Respiratory system, Digestive system, Genito-urinary system, Immune system.

Allopathic uses: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, balsamic, expectorant, anti-catarrhal, fungicidal, revitalizing, sedative, digestive stimulant, uterine tonic and regulator, vulnerary.

Indications: Cuts, wounds, mouth or throat conditions, wrinkles, bronchitis, asthma, coughs, cystitis, leucorrhea, ringworm, eczema, psoriasis, colds, flu, anxiety, nervous tension, stress-related conditions.

Holistic uses: In Chinese medicine, fire element. Fortifies etheric energy or body aura. Deepens meditation. Affects base chakra, cools emotions. Vibrates in color blue to indigo and is useful for problems of the throat region. Calming, mood uplifting, promotes restful sleep.

Contraindications: Not to be used during pregnancy.

Blending: Good fixative, gives depth to blend, up to 5% in blends. Blends well with benzoin, cistus, cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, mandarin, patchouli, pine, sandalwood, thyme, all mints.

Chemical Components: Acids (acetic, formic, myrrholic, palmitic, triterpnic), alcohols, aldehydes (cinnamic, cuminic), sugars (arabinose, galactose), phenols (eugenol, m-cresol), resins and terpenes (cadinene dipentene, limonene, pinene).

Characteristics: Pale yellow to amber color, thick, sticky consistency. Balsamic, pleasant, smoky, hot, musky, camphor-like, incense-like aroma.

Extraction: Steam distillation of crude.