Product Description
Country of Origin: Ethiopia; Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engler, fam. Burseraceae; Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Myrrh essential oil has been used for thousands of years in traditional healing therapies and in religious ceremonies, and as an antiseptic to clean wounds. The Chinese frequently used myrrh as a medicine, and it remains a part of traditional Chinese medicine to this day. The main myrrh oil use by the Egyptians was for embalming and the Jews used it to make the holy anointing oil that was used in worship services.
Two primary active compounds are found in myrrh, called terpenoids and sesquiterpenes, both of which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Sesquiterpenes specifically also have an effect on our emotional center in the hypothalamus, helping us remain calm and balanced. Both of these compounds are under investigation for their anticancer and antibacterial benefits, as well as other potential therapeutic uses.
