Essential Oil, Myrrh Indian Resinoid

Name: Myrrh Indian Resinoid

Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha

Main Constituents: Myrrh Resinoid: 20%, Benzyl Benzoate: 80%

Origin: India

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction using Benzyl Benzoate

Part of Plant: Resin

Description & Colour: Dark brown liquid, medium to viscous consistency

Aromatic Summary: Spicy yet warm balsamic scent with a rich medium note

Flashpoint: 130°C

Storage: Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. Avoid in large quantities, may be toxic.

Usage: Myrrh is typically used in incense, soaps, cosmetics, and aromatics. Anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant, antifungal, sedative and stimulate (digestive and pulmonary), stomachic, tonic, uterine, vulnerary. NOTE: This oil may form crystals during transit or storage. Gentle warming in a hot water bath and stirring may be required to be brought back to a liquid state. The oil can also be warmed with alcohol and/or oils as it is insoluble in water

Blends well with: Frankincense, Lavender, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tea Tree and Thyme

Classified as a shrub, Myrrh grows on knotted branches, small green leaves, and white flowers growing up to 33ft tall. In the West it is considered to have an “opening, heating and drying nature”. Can also be useful for mouth ulcers, gingivitis, asthma, common colds, and sores.