Place 1 drop each of Myrrh, Benzoin and Lavender in a bowl of boiling water. Drape a towel across your head and shoulders and inhale the vapours for a few minutes.

Try blending 1 drop of Myrrh, 2 drops of Geranium and 1 drop of Peppermint in 10ml of Coconut oil to use as a massage oil on neglected feet.

Myrrh is extremely viscous, and therefore more difficult to use. We use a larger dropper for this oil, but with time it may solidify. The only solution is to warm the oil gently in the hands before use, and to be patient!

Main Theraputic Properties: Antibacterial, Anticatarrahal, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Calmative.

Contraindications: Non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses.

Did you know: The ancient Hebrews would drink Myrrh mixed with wine before religious seremonies, this was thought to raise their consciousness.

Chakra: Crown & Base.

Chinese Element: Earth (& Metal).

Country of Origin: Somalia.

Plant Family: Burseraceae.

Method of Extraction: The oil is distilled from the resin of the Myrrh tree.

There are around 80 species of Commiphora, the resin is collected from these thorny shrubs which are up to 3 meters in height.