(Commiphora myrrha)
(english version)
It is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, the Ebers Papyrus (dating from 16th century BC), an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes. The Arabian people used myrrh for many skin conditions, such as chapped and cracked skin and wrinkles. It was listed in Hildegard’s Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly regarded Benedictine herbalist Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179).
Medical Properties :
Powerful antioxidant
Antitumoral
Anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial
Antiviral
Antiparasitic
Analgesic/anesthetic
Uses :
Diabetes
Cancer
Hepatitis
Fungal infections (candida, ringworm)
Tooth/gum infections
Skin conditions (eczema, chapped, cracked, wrinkles, stretch marks)
Fragrant Influence :
Promotes spiritual awareness and is uplifting. It contains sesquiterpenes, which stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of memory and emotions) and the hypothalamus, pineal, and pituitary glands.
The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, producing many vital hormones, including thyroid and growth hormone.
Directions :
Aromatic => Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily or directly inhale.
Topical => Apply 2-4 drops on location, chakras, and/or Vita Flex points.
Dilution not required except for the most sensitive skin.
Technical Data :
Botanical Family => Burseraceae
Plant Origin => Somalia
Extraction Method => Steam distilled from gum/resin
Key Constituents :
Lindestrene (7- 16%)
Curzerene (9-32%)
Furanoendesma- 1,3-diene (25-50%)
2-Methoxy Furanogermacrene (1-10%)
Beta-Elemene (1-9%)
ORAC : 379,800 µTE/100g
Source => Life Science; Publishing, Life Science. Essential Oils Pocket Reference 8th Edition