Myrrh Essential Oil

Another of the famous biblical shrubs and a native of North Africa, Asia and Somalia. Its is shrubby small tree with wonderfully aromatic leaves and white flowers.

Characteristics

A top note spicy oil with campherous and woody undertones with a real herbaceous scent about it.

Oils to Blend with

Myrrh blends well with Frankincense (of course!), Benzoin, Clove, Galbanum, Lavender, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Latin Name

Commiphora myrhha

Plant Family

Burseraceae

Extraction Method

As with frankincense, the oil is extracted by distillation of the resin which is obtained by making incisions in the bark

Country of Origin

Middle East

Chemical Constituents

Myrrholic (Acid), Cinnamic, Cuminic (Aldehydes), Eugenol (Phenol), Cadinene (Sesquiterpene), Pinene, Dipentene, Heerabolene, Limonene, (Terpenes).