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| Myrrh Resin |
About
Grown from Commiphora tree. Dispute that modern Myrrh might not come from the same plant as ancient myrrh. Trade diminished vastly once the Roman Empire fell. Ancient Myrrh might have come from a mimosa plant. Worth its weight in gold at the time Jesus was born. Traded and used for 5000 years. Found in vials in ancient Egyptian tombs.Uses
- Fragrance (perfume, incense)
- Meditation, relaxation, yoga, calming
- Incense/medicinal trade
- Arthritic pain (better if used together)
- Medicinal (topical treatment, syphilis, herpes, hay fever, gum health, athlete's foot, ringworm, weeping eczema, bedsores, boils, carbuncles, acne, stomach upset, diarrhea, dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulence, hemorrhoids, cancer, chapped lips, diabetes, cholesterol)
- Dental rinse – freshens breath, treats gingivitis, relieves tooth aches & mouth ulcers
- Food flavoring
- Lung support - helps relieve congestion and expel phlegm
- Fertility and Inducing labor
- Embalming
Instructions
- Burn resin with charcoals as an incense
- Grind resin to powder with mortar and pestle. Mix one part ground resin to 2 or 3 parts carrier oil.
- If using essential oil, use 10 drops per 1 oz carrier oil for a 2% solution
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