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Myrrh Oil

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Botanical Family: Burseraceae (Frankincense)
Plant Origin: Somalia
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from gum/ resin.
Key Constituents: Lindestrene (30-45%), Curzerene (17-25%), Furanoendesma-1,3-diene (4-8%), Methoxyfuronogermacrene (5-9%), Beta- and Gamma-Elemenes (3-6%)
ORAC: 379,800 µTE/100g

Historical Data: It is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, Ebers Papyrus (dating from sixteenth 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).

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Medical Properties: Powerful antioxidant, antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiparasitic, analgesic/ anesthetic

USES: Diabetes, cancer, hepatitis, fungal infections (Candida, ringworm, eczema), tooth/gum infections, skin conditions (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.

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Application

(1) Apply 2-4 drops on location, (2) chakras/vitaflex points, (3) directly inhale, (4) diffuse, or (5) take as dietary supplement.

Found In: Abundance, Exodus II, Hope, Humility, Wisdom, and White Angelica.

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Bible References

Genesis 37:25-"And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and behold, a company of Ishmelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt."

Genesis 43:11-"And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:"

Exodus 30:23 -"Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels.