Pure Myrrh Oil 50ml
What Is Myrrh?
Myrrh is a resin, or sap-like substance, that comes from the Commiphora myrrha tree, common in Africa and the Middle East. It is one of the most widely used essential oils in the world.
Myrrh essential oil has been used for thousands of years in traditional healing therapies and religious ceremonies. Common myrrh oil uses historically include:
- Fragrance
- Embalming
- Flavoring for food
- Treating hay fever
- As an antiseptic to clean and treat wounds
- As a paste to help stop bleeding
Benefits
Myrrh oil has many potential benefits, although further research is needed to determine the exact mechanisms of how it works and dosages for therapeutic benefits. Here are some of the main benefits of myrrh oil use:
1. Potent Antioxidant
2. Anti-Cancer Benefits
3. Antibacterial and Antifungal Benefits
4. Anti-Parasitic
5. Skin Health
6. Relaxation
Uses
Essential oil therapy, the practice of using oils for their health benefits, has been used for thousands of years. Each essential oil has its own unique benefits and can be incorporated as an alternative treatment to a variety of ailments.
Generally, oils are inhaled, sprayed in the air, massaged into the skin and at times taken by mouth. Fragrances are strongly connected to our emotions and memories since our scent receptors are located next to the emotional centers in our brain, the amygdala and hippocampus.
1. Diffuse or Inhale It
You can purchase an essential oil diffuser to use throughout the house when you are trying to achieve a certain mood. You also can add a few drops to hot water, and inhale the steam. Myrrh oil can be inhaled when you are sick to help improve the symptoms of bronchitis, colds or coughs as well.
It can also be blended with other essential oils to create a new scent. It blends well with citrus oil, such as bergamot, grapefruit or lemon to help lighten up its fragrance.
2. Apply It Directly to the Skin
It is best to mix myrrh with carrier oils, such as jojoba, almond or grapeseed oil before applying it to the skin. It can also be mixed with an unscented lotion and used directly on the skin.
Due to its antioxidant properties, it is great for anti-aging, skin rejuvenation and wound treatment.
You can also use myrrh to make various natural skin care products when it is blended with other ingredients. For example, consider making homemade frankincense and myrrh lotion to help treat and tone the skin.
3. Use as a Cold Compress
Myrrh oil has many therapeutic properties. Add a few drops to a cold compress, and apply it directly to any infected or inflamed area for relief. It is antibacterial, antifungal, and helps reduce swelling and inflammation.
4. Relief for Upper Respiratory Problems
It may work as an expectorant to help relieve the symptoms of coughs and cold. Try this oil to to relieve congestion and help reduce phlegm.
5. Decrease in Digestive Problems
Another popular myrrh oil use is to help relieve digestive problems, such as stomach upset, diarrhea and indigestion.
6. Helps Prevent Gum Disease and Mouth Infections
Due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, myrrh can help relieve inflammation of the mouth and gums caused by diseases such as gingivitis and mouth ulcers. It can also be used as mouth rinse to prevent gum disease.
It can freshen your breath and is commonly used as an ingredient in mouthwash and toothpaste.
7. Helps Treat Hypothyroidism
Myrrh is a remedy for hypothyroidism, or a low functioning thyroid, in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. Certain compounds in myrrh may be responsible for its thyroid-stimulating effects.
Put two to three drops directly onto the thyroid area daily to help decrease symptoms.
8. May Help Treat Skin Cancer
As discussed above, myrrh is being studied for its potential anticancer benefits. It has been shown to be beneficial against skin cancer cells in laboratory studies.
Consider using it in addition to other traditional treatments if you have been diagnosed with skin cancer. Apply a few drops per day directly onto the cancer site, always testing a small area first.
9. Treatment for Ulcers and Wounds
Myrrh has the power to increase the function of white blood cells, critical for wound healing. It was found to decrease the incidence of ulcers and improve their healing time in a study published in the Journal of Immunotoxicology.
Myrrh can help strengthen the body’s cells by acting as an astringent. It was used traditionally to help stop bleeding. Due to its astringent effects, it may also help prevent hair loss by strengthening the roots in the scalp.
