Technical data
- Product Name: Myrrh
- Latin name: Commiphora myrrha
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8016-37-3
Features
- Scent: Warm, balsamic, smoky-sweet with earthy, slightly bitter and resinous undertones
- Scent type: Resins and balsams
- Note: Base
- Color: Pale amber to deep golden brown
- Viscosity: Thick and viscous, becomes more resinous with age
Blends with
Sacred Hour
Purpose
- A meditative diffuser blend for journaling and contemplation.
- Recipe
3 drops Myrrh, 2 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Bergamot in an ultrasonic diffuser
Velvet Resin Body Oil
Purpose
- A nourishing body oil for cooler months and dry skin.
- Recipe
2% dilution: 12 drops Myrrh, 6 drops Sandalwood, 6 drops Sweet Orange in 50 ml jojoba oil
Dillution guideline
- Use at 2-3% dilution in a carrier oil for general skin application; lower for facial use (around 1%).
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. For older children, use heavily diluted and only with guidance from a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to traditional cautions around its emmenagogue character.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated spaces where pets can leave the room.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store in a tightly sealed dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight; viscosity may increase over time, which is natural.
