Myrrh Essential Oil, Somalia

Name        Myrrh Essential Oil, Somalia

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engler, fam. Burseraceae

Part           Gum Resin

Method     Steam Distilled

Class        Sesquiterpenoid

Country    Somalia

Code         ComMyr2

Myrrh Essential Oil, Somalia

Myrrh Essential Oil, Somalia, (Commiphora myrrha), has one of the highest levels of sesquiterpenes, a class of compounds that has direct effects on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and amygdala, the seat of our emotions.

Key Constituents:

Lindestrene [30-45%]

Curzerene [17-25%]

Furanoendesma-1.3-diene [4-8%]

Methoxyfuronogermacrene [5-9%]

Beta- and Gamma-Elements [3-6%]

Action:  Myrrh is anti-infectious, antiviral, antiparasitic, hormone like, anti-inflammatory, soothes skin conditions, is antihyperthyroid, and supports immune system.

Traditional Uses:  The Arabian people used myrrh for many skin conditions such as chapped and cracked skin and wrinkles. It has one of the highest levels of sesquiterpenes, a class of compounds that has direct effects on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and anygdala, the seat of our emotions.

Indications:  Bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery, hyperthyroidism, stretch marks, thrush, ulcers, vaginal thrush, and viral hepatitis.

Other Uses:  This oil may also help asthma, athlete's foot, candida, coughs, eczema, digestion, fungal infection, gingivitis, gum infections, hemorrhoids, mouth ulcers, ringworm, sore throats, wounds, and wrinkles.

Application:  Apply topically on location or in a massage.  Myrrh oil may be added to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement.

Fragrant Influence:  Myrrh promotes spiritual awareness and is uplifting.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult physician.

Companion Oils:  Frankincense oil, Lavender oil, Patchouli oil, Sandalwood oil, and all Spice oils.

Bible References:

Genesis 37:25-"And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt."

Genesis 43:11- "And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:"

Exodus 30:23- "Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels."