Myrrh essential oil

Botanical name: Commiphora myrrha

Key Facts 🔎

Sizes	10 ml, 25 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre
Origin	Middle East, North Africa & Northern India
Extraction	Steam distillation of resin
Fragrance Note	Base
Purity	100 % pure; carefully quality-checked
Sourcing	Pesticide-free; sustainable harvesting

Why Choose Abbey Essentials Myrrh Oil?

Harvested from wild resin in small batches and steam distilled promptly, our Myrrh oil retains its rich, creamy-resin character and therapeutic depth. Ethical sourcing and rigorous quality checks ensure a consistently warming, skin-soothing, wellness-grade oil.

Overview

Myrrh essential oil offers a rich, creamy, resinous aroma with deep warming undertones. Valued since antiquity for incense, embalming and wound care, it may help support healthy circulation, soothe skin and ease respiratory congestion.

Notes

• Top Note: Soft resin opening
• Middle Note: Warm, balsamic heart
• Base Note: Deep, woody-resin finish

Scent Family

Resinous · Woody · Warm

Aromatic Description

Subtle resin facets lead into a rich, warm balsamic core and conclude on a deep, woody base.

Therapeutic Properties

Warming · Antiseptic · Anti-inflammatory · Circulation support

Volatility & Evaporation Rate

Slow evaporation; endures as a lasting base note in blends.

Plant Origin & Production

• Botanical Source: Commiphora myrrha
• Grown in: Middle East, North Africa & Northern India
• Plant Part: Resin from stem & shoots
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation
• Aroma Profile: Creamy-resin, warm, woody

Tradition & Natural Wellness Use

Used by ancient civilisations for incense, embalming and wound care, Myrrh oil may help to:

• Support healthy circulation in massage blends
• Soothe and rejuvenate the skin
• Ease respiratory congestion when vaporised

Ideal For

• Base-note perfumery compositions
• Warming massage and bath blends
• Skin-comfort skincare routines
• Respiratory steam inhalations
• Aromatherapy enthusiasts

Popular Uses

Aromatherapy (Mood & Atmosphere)

Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser or bowl of warm water to create a grounding, meditative ambience.

Holistic & Wellness Routines

Blend 2–4 drops with a carrier oil and massage onto chest or limbs to support circulation and ease tension. Note: see your product label for dilution guidelines and seek professional advice for health concerns.

DIY Skincare & Beauty

Add 1–2 drops per 10 ml base emollient to creams or lotions to help soothe and revitalise mature or dry skin. Patch test before use; avoid sensitive areas.

Blends Well With

• Frankincense essential oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Patchouli essential oil
• Sandalwood essential oil
• Bergamot essential oil
• Geranium essential oil

⚠️ Caution

Essential oils are highly concentrated—always dilute to 2–5 % in a carrier oil before applying to skin; see your product label for specifics. Not recommended for internal use. Do not use during pregnancy. Consult a healthcare professional if breastfeeding or under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Tags

Resinous · Warming · Circulation support · Skin rejuvenation · Base note

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