Myrrh Essential Oil | Abbey Essentials
MYRRH ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Commiphora myrrha
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.
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.
Resinous · Warming · Circulation support · Skin rejuvenation · Base note