Myrrh can be used both as resin and essential oil. It is derived from a tree botanically related to the frankincense tree, which is known to be able to grow and prosper in inclement conditions. The resin is harvested through a calculated process of cutting into the tree’s trunk in intervals of 15 days. When the tree's injured, it releases the sap which dries and hardens into a resin.
Etymologically, the word "myrrh" came from the same word in Arabic, meaning “bitter.“ Myrrh essential oil is thicker and more viscous than the average essential oil, making it highly moisturizing.
As it was mentioned in the Bible, you can infer that it has been used in traditional medicine for millennia. It has religious and spiritual properties. Myrrh has been used to clear the air and the mind, and in practical traditional medicine, it was used for treating fevers, inflamed cuts, and wounds, as well as an astringent to stop bleeding and an embalming agent.
Myrrh is not only an antibacterial, but it also stimulates the immune system to produce more white blood cells - the body’s natural bacteria killers. Thanks to this property, it can also be used to treat oral infections (such as gingivitis) and functions as an antimicrobial additive to mouthwash or toothpaste. It has been found in several studies to reduce inflammation, kill parasites and fungus and reduce pain by interacting with opioid receptors in the brain.
You can harness myrrh’s antifungal properties for the treatment of mild cases of athlete’s foot, bad breath, ringworm, and staph infections.
Unlike frankincense, which is considered to be one of the safest essential oils, there are some things to keep in mind when using myrrh.
⁃ Pregnant women should avoid myrrh, as it may enhance contractions.
⁃ Myrrh may lower and influence blood glucose, and therefore, it is not recommended for people with diabetes.
⁃ Myrrh may interact with diabetes medication as well as anticoagulants. People on these medications should avoid myrrh.
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