Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

Base note Resinous & amber Earthy Essential oil

Warm, bitter and balsamic with medicinal, earthy and slightly mushroomy facets — not sweet. Adds depth rather than prettiness.

Made from: Steam-distilled from the reddish gum resin of the myrrh tree.
Strength: ●●●●○
Cost: Pricey
Moods: Grounding Calming
Seasons: Autumn, Winter
Rooms: Living room, Bedroom

Blend with it

Cautions

Commonly advised against in pregnancy

Commonly advised against in pregnancy. Otherwise no special cautions at normal use.

How it behaves

CandlesGood

Thick and slow; stir it into the fragrance blend before adding to wax. Works best as a base with brighter notes on top.

Wax meltsGood

Reed diffuserGood

Room & linen sprayWorkable

Electric (water) diffuserGood

Cold-process soapGood

Anchors well; the amber-colored oil can tint very pale soap slightly.

Melt-and-pour soapWorkable

Laundry & cleaningWorkable

Pairs well with

Frankincense

Base · Resinous & amber

Base · Resinous & amber

Base · Resinous & amber

Don't have it? Try Frankincense, Labdanum.

In these blends

Quiet Temple

Resin smoke and soft herbs in a cool stone room — for slowing down.

Bergamot · Lavender · Clary Sage · Frankincense · Myrrh

Top 28% Middle 44% Base 28%

GroundingCalmingAutumnWinter

A little lore

Myrrh was used in ancient Egyptian embalming and burned as incense across the ancient Middle East.