Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) has a rich, smoky, balsamic aroma that is purifying, restorative, revitalizing, and uplifting. It is a helpful aid to meditation, having one of the highest levels of sesquiterpenes available. Sesquiterpenes are a class of compounds that have a direct effect on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and amygdala, the seat of our emotions. Myrrh is referenced throughout the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The Arabian people believed it helped wrinkled, chapped, and cracked skin. Today, myrrh is widely used in oral hygiene products. Myrrh has an approximate ORAC of 3,193,813 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.

Directions:Dietary Supplement: Put 2 drops in a capsule. Take three times daily or as needed. Topical: Apply 2-4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed. Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour three times daily.

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. Storage: Keep in a cool dark place.

Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ myrrh essential oil (Commipihora myrrha)

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Young Living Essential Oils is a leading provider of more than 300 essential oil singles and blends. These oils are known as nature’s living energy and are the natural, aromatic volatile liquids extracted from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds via steam distillation. They are highly concentrated. Young Living’s careful attention to details, from seeds sown to plants harvested, ensures that they are the purest, most potent essential oils available. Uses include aromatherapy, massage therapy, emotional health, personal care, family health, nutritional supplements, cleansing, weight management, and household solutions.