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While it is known to hold powerful cleansing properties, particularly for the throat and mouth, myrrh essential oil can also be used to support well-being and emotional balance.*
Ancient records show that myrrh essential oil was deemed so valuable that at times it was valued at its weight in gold. Myrrh essential oil is derived from the gummy resin of the small, thorny myrrh tree and has been used for centuries for its internal and external health benefits. Myrrh has been used throughout history as a perfume, incense, and health aid. It was also employed in embalming and religious ceremonies. Myrrh has powerful cleansing properties, especially for the mouth and throat. It is also soothing to the skin—promoting a smooth, youthful-looking complexion—and promotes emotional balance and well-being when used aromatically.
Some of my favorite uses for myrrh essential oil:
- Add 1–2 drops to toothpaste for added cleansing benefits
- Diffuse to help promote awareness and lift your mood
- Add to your lotion/moisturizer to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Add 1–2 drops to ¼ cup of water with a little agave or honey to help ease the stomach
Myrrh essential oil blends well with:
- Lavender essential oil
- Frankincense essential oil
- Sandalwood essential oil
- All spice oils
Every essential oil has an emotional component. Myrrh essential oil is The Oil of Mother Earth. Myrrh oil nurtures the soul's relationship with it's maternal mother and with the earth. This oil supports individuals who have had disturbances with the mother-child bond. Whether it is a division between the child and the biological mother or whether it be mother earth herself, myrrh can help bridge the gap and heal the disturbance. This division or lack of attachment may be related to adoption, birth trauma, malnourishment, experiences of abandonment, or other childhood issues. Myrrh helps the soul to feel the love and nurturing present of "mother." Similar to the nutrient-rich colostrum found in a mother's milk, myrrh oil inoculates individuals from the adverse effects of the world. Like the warmth of a mother's love for her child, Myrrh assists individuals in feeling safe and secure. When the mother-child bond has been disrupted, the soul may lose its childlike ability to trust. Feelings of trust are replaced with feelings of fear and a belief that the world is unsafe. Myrrh assists individuals in letting go of fear. Through reestablishing a healthy connection to the earth and to one's own mother, myrrh rekindles trust within the soul. As the individual learns to once again live in trust, confidence in the goodness of life returns and the soul feels more safe and at home on the earth.
(Taken from Emotions & Essential Oils: A Modern Resource for Healing)
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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