Myrrh essential oil - properties and uses

Myrrh oil is a very popular product that is even mentioned in the Bible. Such an oil is produced by steam treating a resin that flows out of a tree trunk. The pleasant woody and smoky aroma of the essential oil conquers many lovers of natural medicine, cooking and cosmetology, because it is in these areas that myrrh oil is most common.

Composition and useful properties

Myrrh oil is famous for its high content of various beneficial and therapeutic substances:

1. Linalool, which normalizes the work of the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
2. Selenium is a substance that slows down the oxidation processes in the body.
3. Gumulen - helps fight various parasitic diseases.
4. Germakren – reduces irritability, helps fight insomnia and boosts immunity.
5. Cariofillen - neutralizes the foci of inflammatory processes.

All of these components have a good effect on the human body and help fight various diseases. Also myrrh oil has an extensive list of useful properties:

• Improves blood circulation.
• It is a good helper in losing weight.
• Helps to relax and calm down.
• Removes harmful substances and excess water from the body.
• Normalizes hormones in women.
• Smoothes wrinkles.
• Accelerates the regeneration of the skin.
• Heals various types of rashes on the face.
• Helps to cure dry cough.
• Increases immunity.
• Helps with infertility.
• Moisturizes and nourishes the skin.
• Rejuvenates
• Normalizes the gastrointestinal tract.
• Helps to cope with pain during menstruation
• Anesthetizing.
• Used in meditation.
• Slows the spread of inflammation and pathogens.
• Helps to get rid of edema.

Despite the huge list of beneficial properties of myrrh oil, you should be careful with the doses of its use. It is best to consult a specialist before using this natural product.which will tell you the most effective method of applying essential oil individually for your body and skin type.

Methods of application of the essential oil

Myrrh oil rich in nutrients has found applications in various areas of our life:

Cosmetology

• as a natural supplement in masks, creams, shampoos and rinses;
• mixed with other essential oils and natural products;
• improves the condition and accelerates the growth of nails;
• used to treat acne, scars and ulcers;
• helps to even the tone of the face;
• prevents hair loss;
• activates the hair follicles, accelerates hair growth.

Aromatherapy

• helps fight insomnia;
• normalizes the nervous system;
• fights stress and depression in a person.

The medicine

• used as an additional component in the treatment of colds;
• good helper in fighting infections;
• restores voice;
• struggling with a cold;
• treats gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontal disease and mouth ulcers;
• used in the treatment of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• helps get rid of hemorrhoids;
• reduces pain during menstruation.

Industry

• myrrh oil is added to cosmetics;
• is an auxiliary component in some pharmaceutical preparations;
• used in food and alcohol industry;
• is a popular ingredient in perfumery.

Indications and contraindications

This natural remedy is suitable for people who adhere to a healthy and varied diet, treat various types of diseases, use natural cosmetics and want to strengthen their nails, hair and cilia.

Myrrh oil is so rich in vitamins and nutrients that it is suitable for almost every person, of any gender, age, for all skin types. However, like any other essential oil, it has some contraindications:

• Diseases of the liver.
• Pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding period.
• In infectious diseases of the kidneys.
• The presence of inflammatory processes in the intestine.
• Individual intolerance to myrrh's essential oil.

If you do not have these contraindications, you can feel free to use myrrh oil in any of the applications.However, remember that you should not overuse even natural remedies, as this threatens to overdose and various unpleasant consequences - always follow the measure.

Myrrh oil based recipes

Myrrh oil has long been used by people, which is why there are a lot of useful recipes as a means to strengthen nails, restore hair, enrich cosmetic products, make-up lotions for the skin of the face, accelerate the growth of eyelashes, combat skin diseases, disinfect the oral cavity tract. This article contains the most common and useful recipes based on myrrh oil:

Preparation of moisturizing and nourishing hand mask

1. To begin with, you should add to the glass container 2 tablespoons of sour cream 40% fat.
2. Then to sour cream is added on a teaspoon of oils of orange, geranium and myrrh.
3. The mixture is thoroughly mixed, infused and applied to the skin of the hands with light massage movements.
4. After 20 minutes in the presence of non-absorbed areas, the mask is washed off with warm clean water.

Preparation of tools for strengthening nails

1. In a glass container (preferably dark shades) add the composition of essential oils: a teaspoon of myrrh, two teaspoons of lavender and lemon oil, a tablespoon of almond and jojoba oil.
2. Stir the mixture thoroughly and leave to infuse for 24 hours in a dark, cool place.
3. Using this tool is very simple, it is enough to put one drop of the mixture on each nail daily.

Preparation of lotions for the face with a rejuvenating effect

1. Pour into a glass container and a half cup of pure warm water.
2. Add a teaspoon of myrrh oil to the container.
3. Thoroughly mix the solution for 5 minutes.
4. We dip cotton pads into the container and spread them all over the face, neck and décolleté.
5. The rejuvenation procedure lasts about 20 minutes, after which the skin should take a break from any cosmetic products.

Massage preparation

• In a glass bowl pour 2 teaspoons of any base oil.
• Then add 8 drops of myrrh to it.
• Mix thoroughly, let it brew for about 20 minutes.
• Before you apply the mixture to the skin, you should warm the mixture of essential oils in your hands.
• Massage is carried out with light, rubbing movements.

Preparation of a revitalizing and soothing bath

1. In a glass container we drip about 10 drops of myrrh oil and fill it with a quarter cup of milk.
2. Also in the tank should add a little liquid honey and a teaspoon of sea salt.
3. The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed and carefully poured into a bath filled with slightly hot water.
4. Before you take a bath, you should hand mix the water with the mixture added to it.
5. This bath is taken about half an hour, then the body is blotted with a towel in order to avoid strong friction of the skin on the fabric.

After this procedure, you should not go out and use body cosmetics for the next couple of hours.

Regular use of myrrh’s essential oil in various forms helps not only to clean up your appearance, but also to heal many ailments inside the body. After all, everyone knows that any manifestations on the skin of the face and body is an alarm signal about possible violations of the internal organs. Myrrh oil perfectly combines the properties of a cosmetic and a natural medicinal product.The result of applying this essential oil can be seen after the first course of application, the duration of which is best discussed with a specialist.

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