Myrrh essential oil - properties and applications

Myrrh oil is a very popular product that is even mentioned in the Bible. Such an oil is made by steam processing the resin that flows from a tree trunk. A pleasant woody smoky aroma of 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 useful and medicinal substances:

1. Linalool, which normalizes the functioning 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. Germacrene – reduces irritability, helps fight insomnia and boosts immunity.
5. Kariofillen - neutralizes the foci of inflammatory processes.

All 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 the blood circulation process.
• It is a good helper in losing weight.
• Helps to relax and calm down.
• It removes harmful substances and excess water from the body.
• Normalizes hormonal levels in women.
• Smoothes wrinkles.
• Accelerates the regeneration of the skin.
• Heals various types of rashes on the face.
• Helps 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
• Anesthetizes.
• Used in meditation.
• Slows the spread of inflammation and pathogens.
• Helps to get rid of edema.

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

Ways to use essential oil

Rich in nutrients, myrrh oil has found applications in various areas of our lives:

Cosmetology

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

Aromatherapy

• helps fight insomnia;
• normalizes the functioning of the nervous system;
• struggles with a state of stress and depression in humans.

The medicine

• used as an additional component in the treatment of colds;
• a good helper in the fight against infections;
• restores voice;
• struggling with a runny nose;
• treats gum disease, 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;
• It is an auxiliary component in some pharmaceutical preparations;
• used in food and alcohol industry;
• is a popular ingredient in perfumes.

Indications and contraindications

Such a 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, any gender, age, for all skin types. However, like any other essential oil, it has some contraindications:

• Diseases in the liver.
• Pregnancy.
• The period of breastfeeding.
• With infectious diseases of the kidneys.
• The presence of inflammatory processes in the intestines.
• Individual intolerance to myrrh essential oil.

If you do not have these contraindications, then you can safely use myrrh oil in any of the fields of application. However, remember that you should not excessively use even natural remedies, as this threatens with an overdose and various unpleasant consequences - always observe the measure.

Myrrh butter recipes

Myrrh oil has been used by people for a long time, which is why there are a lot of useful recipes as a means to strengthen nails, restore hair, enrich cosmetic products, lotions for the face, accelerate eyelash growth, fight skin diseases, decontaminate the oral cavity, and normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. This article contains the most common and useful recipes based on myrrh oil:

Preparation of moisturizing and nourishing hand masks

1. To begin with, add 2 tablespoons of sour cream of 40% fat to a glass bowl.
2. Then a teaspoon of orange, geranium and myrrh oil is added to sour cream.
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 not absorbed areas, the mask is washed off with warm clean water.

Preparation of nail strengthening products

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. Mix the resulting 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 apply one drop of the mixture on each nail daily.

Preparation of face lotion with anti-aging effect

1. Pour into a glass container one and a half cups of clean warm water.
2. Add a teaspoon of myrrh oil to the container.
3. Mix the solution thoroughly for 5 minutes.
4. Dip cotton pads in the container and lay 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 cosmetics.

Preparation of massage mixture

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

Preparation of a restorative and soothing bath

1. We drip about 10 drops of myrrh oil into a glass container and fill it with a quarter glass of milk.
2. Also, a little liquid honey and a teaspoon of sea salt should be added to the container.
3. The resulting mixture is thoroughly mixed and gently poured into a bathtub filled with slightly hot water.
4. Before taking a bath, mix the water with the mixture added to it by hand.
5. Such a bath is taken for about half an hour, then the body is blotted with a towel to avoid severe friction of the skin on the fabric.

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

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

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