Myrrh (Commiphora mirrha)

Myrrh tree, or “Commiphora myrrha”, common in Africa and the Middle East, is botanically related to Frankincense. This tree is very distinctive due to its white flowers and knotted trunk. The tree doesn’t have many leaves because it has to adapt to dry desert conditions where it grows, and It can sometimes take on very twisted shapes due to the harsh weather and wind. Its essential oil has a smoky, sweet or sometimes even bitter smell. The word myrrh comes from the Arabic word “murr” meaning bitter. The oil is yellowish- orange in color with resin like consistency. It is commonly used as a base for perfume and other fragrances.

Myrrh essential oil’s benefits are numerous: it has very potent antioxidant properties and can help cope with diabetes due to the fact that helps regulate sugar levels in the blood; it has anti-cancer properties, it is a natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal & anti-parasitic and also contributes to relaxation and skin health.