Myrrh essential oil is extracted from the crude myrrh tree by the process of steam distillation. The oil is well-known because of its anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiseptic, expectorant, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, digestive, and tonic properties that help to treat the existing diseases as well as prevent from acquiring this as well.

About Myrrh: The myrrh essential oil comes from a small tree with yellowish to orange in color and it has a warm odor given Commiphora myrrha as its botanical name. This tree has been used for many products for several years such as perfumes, toiletries, cosmetics, gargles and other products for oral problems.

Myrrh essential oil: This oil is also called myrrh gel because of its thickness that looks like a gel. It is a hydro distilled from the resin. Myrrh essential oil is composed of chemicals such as eugenol, cadinine, polysaccharides, limonene, acetic acid, cresol, triterpene acids, cuminaldehyde, and alpha pinene.

Uses of Myrrh essential oil:

>Medicinal Purpose:

1. Three of the best properties of myrrh essential oil are anti-fungal, antimicrobial and antiviral which help to cure diseases that are caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses. It not just helps to cure diseases, it also helps to prevent having any infections cause by them.

2. The oil is very effective in treating rheumatism and arthritis. It is also effective for relieving other body pains by means of massage.

3. This oil has antiseptic, astringent and analgesic properties that are effective in treating oral problems most especially halitosis which is commonly known as bad breath.

4. It is also highly effective in treating common ailments such as coughs, colds, sore throats, flatulence, bronchitis, diarrhea, dyspepsia and hemorrhoids.

5. The oil has anti-inflammatory property which is best treating skin diseases.

6. It is also effective for giving some relaxation of the mind that can reduce stress, anxiety, fatigue and depression.

Culinary Use:

The myrrh essential oil can also be used in making cosmetics and toiletries aside from using for medical purposes. In addition, it can also be used for adding flavor in food.