Myrrh Essential Oil
Best for: Warm, meditative resin blends and grounding base notes
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Myrrh essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of Commiphora myrrha, sourced from Somalia. It has a warm, sweet-earthy, dense aroma with a balsamic, gently spicy character, and acts as a rich base note that anchors a blend.
Treasured for centuries in spiritual and wellbeing traditions, Myrrh is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with calm, mindfulness and emotional balance, and is popular for meditation and creating a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere. It is a natural partner for frankincense, sandalwood and other resins and woods. It is harmful if swallowed, so never take it internally.
- Warm, sweet-earthy, balsamic aroma with a gentle spice
- Rich base note that anchors and deepens blends
- Traditionally associated with calm, mindfulness and meditation
- Pairs well with resins and woods such as frankincense, sandalwood and cedarwood
Blends well with: Benzoin, frankincense, lavender, sandalwood, clove, patchouli and cedarwood
About this oil
Myrrh essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of Commiphora myrrha, sourced from Somalia. It has a warm, sweet-earthy, dense aroma with a balsamic, gently spicy character, and acts as a rich base note that anchors a blend.
Treasured for centuries in spiritual and wellbeing traditions, Myrrh is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with calm, mindfulness and emotional balance, and is popular for meditation and creating a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere. It is a natural partner for frankincense, sandalwood and other resins and woods. It is harmful if swallowed, so never take it internally.
- Warm, sweet-earthy, balsamic aroma with a gentle spice
- Rich base note that anchors and deepens blends
- Traditionally associated with calm, mindfulness and meditation
- Pairs well with resins and woods such as frankincense, sandalwood and cedarwood
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a warm, meditative room aroma, on its own or with frankincense and lavender.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 1–2% (roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Myrrh Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Commiphora myrrha |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Resin (gum) |
| Extraction | Steam distillation of the resin |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Amber-yellow to brown viscous liquid |
| Aroma | Warm, sweet-earthy and balsamic with a gentle spice |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml |
| Origin | Somalia |
| Shelf life | 2–3 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Myrrh is harmful if swallowed. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
