Myrrh

Myrrh feels so soothing when applied on inflamed tissues.

It is great for your skin. Being heavy, it prolongs the effect of other oils.

From the Book: Healing Oils of the Bible by David Stewart

• Chemistry: Sesquiterpenes 60%, Furanoids-20%, Ketones 15%, Monoterpenes 5%, Triterpenes-5%, Aldehydes-4%, Arenes 2%, Carboxylic Acids 1%, Phenols-1%

Ancient Uses: Pregnant mothers anointed themselves for protection against infectious diseases and to elevate feelings of well-being.

Diffused and inhaled during labor to reduce anxiety and facilitate calmness and massaged on perineum to facilitate stretching. Used after childbirth to prevent or remove abdominal stretch marks. Customarily used on umbilical cords of newborn to protect navel from infection.

from Essential Oils Fragrances

The Egyptians burned Myrrh every day at noon as part of their sun worship ritual. This fragrance had the emotional effect of energizing, overcoming apathy, and grounding, while at the same time enhancing spiritual awareness. The resinoid is also antiviral and hormone-like ,as it balances the thyroid gland. Queen Hatshepsut rubbed Myrrh on the bottom of her feet so she would continually exude a pleasant fragrance for herself and others wherever she went. The oil offered her feet an antiseptic ointment that kep her heels from cracking in the hot sun. As the Myrrh molecules entered her bloodstream, they stimulated the immune system by creating white blood cells or lymphocytes. Energetically, the oil strengthened her spiritually and supported her need to trust those around her... it gave her mind and body vitality.

For more information on Myrrh, please read my post:

http://eugeniyamusic.blogspot.com/2012/12/myrrh-and-frankincense-for-holidays.html