Chinese name: Myrrh oil
Scientific name :Commiphora myrrha Engl.
Alternative names: Mo Yao, Ming Mo Yao, etc
Family and genus: Myrrh of the Olivaceae family
Color: Red to reddish-brown liquid
Aroma: It has a burnt sweet and woody scent
Preparation method: Extraction by steam distillation
Extraction site: The resin of myrrh tree
The main components include dill aldehyde, m-cresol, butylphenol, cinnamaldehyde, palmitic acid, etc
Distribution: Tropical Africa and western Asia
Field and Application
1.Cosmetics
It can be used to prepare various skin care products and cosmetics, such as face cream, lotion, shampoo, etc.
2. Spices
It can be used as a fixative and is often combined with parsley oil, frankincense oil, sandalwood oil, vetiver oil, agastache oil, etc. in Oriental perfumes. It is also used in incense essence.
Daily usage
1. Aromatherapy diffusion
When meditating, you can add 3 to 5 drops of essential oil to the diffuser or mix it with citrus essential oil.
2. Nursing
Mix 1-2 drops of myrrh oil with face cream or base oil (coconut oil) and apply it to your face by massaging until fully absorbed. For body massage, you can add 3 to 5 drops of diluted myrrh oil to 10ML of base oil and massage the shoulders, neck or joints.
Post time: May-27-2025