Avoid applying the oil to sensitive areas, including your eyes and inner ears. Wash your hands with soapy water after handling essential oils to avoid accidental exposure to delicate areas. Inhaling Additionally, in Biblical times, myrrh incense — often in combination with frankincense — was burned in places of worship to help purify the air and prevent the spread of contagious diseases, including those caused by bacteria. Myrrh essential oil diluted in a pure carrier oil makes an excellent massage oil for sore muscles and joints and when taken internally (must be food grade), it can alleviate headaches and migraines. Shalaby MA, Hammouda AA. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperlipidemic activities of Commiphora molmol extract (Myrrh). J Intercult Ethnopharmacol 2014;3(2):56-62. View abstract.

Myrrh essential oil is wonderfully grounding whilst helping to mellow out fraught emotions. This is why it is the perfect oil for meditative, spiritual practices as it can help you achieve your inner poise.Your best friend is plain grain alcohol such as a 35%-50% ABV vodka. Vodka is best because it contains no flavour or additional ingredients. However, Sometimes brandy has also been traditionally used. Al-Romaiyan A, Huang GC, Jones P, Persaud S. Commiphora myrrha stimulates insulin secretion from mouse and human islets of Langerhans. J Ethnopharmacol. 2021 Jan 10;264:113075. View abstract. The earthy aroma of myrrh oil blends well with spicy, citrus, and floral essential oils, such as frankincense, lemon, and lavender, respectively. For instance, resins are poorly extracted in water but are extracted well in high percentages of alcohol. E.g. Frankincense and myrrh resin ( Commiphora spp.) would be extracted in up to 90% alcohol. Tannins and mucilages another chemical are extracted well in lower alcohol percentage such as 30 or 40%.

Dalby, Andrew (2000). Dangerous Tastes: the story of spices. London: British Museum Press. ISBN 978-0-7141-2720-0. (US ISBN 0-520-22789-1), pp.107–122. No serious toxicities have been reported with myrrh. Myrrh is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in food and was given generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status as a flavoring agent. Massoud 2001 Index TermsIbraheem WI, Hakami AA, Shafei AA, et al. Evaluating soft tissue healing after implant placement using two different mouthwashes (myrrh and chlorhexidine gluconate): a randomized control trial. Medicina (Kaunas) 2022;58(10):1351. View abstract. The authors of the study concluded that myrrh (Commiphora molmol) emulsion is a “powerful antioxidant” that can “protect against PbAc-induced hepatic oxidative damage and immunotoxicity by reducing lipid peroxidation and enhancing the antioxidant and immune defense mechanisms.” You can also add a drop or two of myrrh oil to unscented lotion or moisturizer before you apply it to your skin. Some people add myrrh oil to products used for massage. Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for the purifying of the women). In ancient Nabataea [ edit ]

Like other essential oils, myrrh oil is very concentrated, so you only need a few drops at a time. Avoid diffusing it close to babies and young children, as it’s uncertain how much they’ll inhale and how much is safe. Pregnancy: Myrrh is likely unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy. Myrrh can stimulate the uterus and might cause a miscarriage. There isn't enough reliable information to know if myrrh is safe to use on the skin when pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. They are also ‘easier’ to take. Instead of taking time to brew up an infusion three times a day, a measure of tincture can be added to cold water and drunk as needed. Traditional uses of myrrh include treating skin wounds and infections. Today, scientists are testing these applications ( 17). Myrrh also exerted barrier-stabilizing and tumor necrosis factor alpha–antagonizing effects in human intestinal epithelial cell models via inhibition of PI3K and STAT6 signaling. This suggests therapeutic application of myrrh in intestinal diseases associated with barrier defects and inflammation. Rosenthal 2017Massoud AM, Shalaby HA, El Khateeb RM, et al. Effects of Mirazid and myrrh volatile oil on adult Fasciola gigantica under laboratory conditions. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2012;2(11):875-84. View abstract.