Myrrh – Commiphora myrrha 

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Countries of production – Ethiopia, Arabia, Yemen, Somalia
Processed - Steam distilled
Part used -  Resin, gum
Smell -  sometimes, warm, peppery spicy, pungent, earthy  balsamic
Color-  amber, yellow, golden orange to brown
Note -  middle to base note (rarely used in perfumery as too medicinal smelling)

BLENDS with:   Frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, cinnamon, coriander, cypress, elemi, geranium, juniper berry, lavender, lemongrass, mandarin, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, pine, thyme  

PROPERTIES & USES:
Traditional Therapeutic actions: 
 anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (bacteria, viruses), anti septic, astringent, cicatrizant, expectorant, anti fungal, revitalizing, vulnerary, stimulant for stomach and intestines,
 
Inhalation:  -  upper respiratory infections, coughs, colds, bronchitis   

External as blended in oil or other carrier:  maybe helpful for:   mouth washes for oral care of gums and throat; skin care - skin conditions including eczema, bruises, wounds, athlete’s feet; dry and cracked skin, aging skin, leg ulcers     

Industry & Household uses:   used in mouth preparations for gums and mucous membranes,

 
Cautions:  
Safe when properly diluted.  Can be used at 8% or less when used in massage, no irritation or sensitization noted but we encourage you to use 3% or less in any blend.  

*Any essential oil - ingested in large amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*

BLENDS TO TRY

A Simple refreshing mouth wash
Lemon - 4 drops
Peppermint - 2 drops
Myrrh  - 1 drop
Add to 2 cups distilled water, Shake well before each use. Swish a mouthful for about 1 minute and spit out.

This is an interestingly, yet refreshing mouth rinse.

Therapeutic Gum Oil
Myrrh - 6 drops
Tea Tree - 10 drops
Peppermint - 1 drop
Lemon - 3 drops
Almond oil or carrier oil of your choice - 1 teaspoon

After brushing your teeth and rinsing your mouth with mouthwash. Mix together the above recipe. Apply a small amount on your gums once a day, If the source of irritation, or gums do not heal, please see your dentist.

Therapeutic Breath Freshening Mouthwash
Myrrh - 2 drops
Tea Tree - 2 drops
Peppermint - 1 drop
4 to 8 Ounces distilled water.

Mix together and swish about a 1/2 ounce in your mouth after brushing your teeth or after eating as needed.

Blend well in a Plastic PET or glass bottle. Shake well before using.

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