Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh essential oil

Myrrh essential oil, steam-distilled from the oleo-gum resin of Commiphora myrrha, is rich in sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and furanosesquiterpenes; GC/MS analysis identifies furanoeudesma-1,3-diene (~35%), lindestrene (~13%), and curzerene (~8.5%) as dominant constituents.[1] These sesquiterpenoid fractions underpin the oil's well-documented anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing activities, reviewed extensively across traditional and modern pharmacological literature.[2]

Also Known As
Myrrh Gum, Somali Myrrh
Family
Resinous
Perfumery Note
Base
Intensity
Medium
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Plant Parts
Resin
Origins
Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen
Effect
Calming & Relaxing, Grounding & Centering
Aroma
Resinous, Earthy, Balsamic
Applications
Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Skincare, Medicinal
Price
$$$$Hand-harvested resin from wild trees in arid regions; the oil yield is moderate but the labor is high
Blend

References

  1. [1]Chemical composition of the essential oil and supercritical CO2 extract of Commiphora myrrha — Marongiu B et al. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2005
  2. [2]Commiphora myrrh: a phytochemical and pharmacological update — Batiha GE et al. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2023