Smyrna essential oil (M - 1161), 5 ml, Mayam

Myrrh essential oil (M - 1161), 5 ml, Mayam

A precious essence with a comforting aroma, stands out for its healing, anti-infectious and anti-inflammatory properties on the skin. It is antiseptic and analgesic, useful in various cosmetic and aromatherapeutic applications.

Since ancient times, myrrh resin has been used both for its aroma and for its remarkable properties on the body and spirit. Highly appreciated in the ancient world, used as medicine by the Chinese, Greeks and Egyptians, it is mentioned in the Old Testament as being used in Christian liturgical celebrations.

Myrrh is a shrub native to Somalia and Ethiopia that grows up to 5 meters high. When the bark is cut, the tree exudes a yellowish viscous resin, which, once dry, is steam-distilled, thus obtaining the essential oil.
Nowadays, myrrh is used in traditional Chinese medicine, in Ayurveda, Unani medicine and allopathic medicine alike.

Other names:
Myrrh oil.

Method of obtaining:
By steam distillation from dry oleoresin.

Geographical area of ​​origin:
Somalia.

Characteristics:
Liquid of medium viscosity, yellow-brown color.
Olfactory description - pregnant, warm and slightly sweet smell, with woody and resinous notes.
Main compounds - furanoeudesma-1,3-dienes, lindestrenes, curzerenes.

Ingredients (INCI):
Commiphora myrrha oil.

Properties:
- skin cicatrizer, skin repairer;
- antiseptic, anti-infectious;
- stimulates skin regeneration;
- anti-inflammatory, analgesic;
- anti-infectious, antiviral, parasiticide, purifying;
- calming, comforting, favors meditation;
- essence with base notes for perfumes.

Recommendations for use:
- general skin care with problems;
- caring for mature, aging skin;
- acne skin care;
- wounds, difficult scarring, cracked skin, eczema, ulcers;
- skin infections;
- care products for men, aftershave;
- gingivitis, canker sores, abscesses, periodontosis, stomatitis;
- sunburn, minor burns;
- anxieties, phobias;
- hyperthyroidism, hyperactivity.

Mode of use in cosmetics and aromatherapy:
- it is a product that is not used as such on the skin, only as an ingredient in cosmetic preparations and compositions for aromatherapy;
- usual dosage in cosmetic compositions 0.5 - 2%;
- as an ingredient for the preparation of creams, balms, serums, masks, ointments, oily mixes;
- as an ingredient in toothpaste, mouthwash, gargle solutions, gingival massage;
- diluted in vegetable oil, applied by massaging along the spine or on the chest;
- together with other essences, for creating perfumes;
- diffused into the air, for a calm, comforting atmosphere.

Presentation:
5 ml