6 Benefits Of Myrrh Essential Oil (And How To Use It)

One of the most sought-after essential oils, Myrrh Essential Oil has been praised for its long list of benefits since Biblical times. From aromatherapy and emotional well-being to skincare, there’s not much this exotic oil can’t do.  

In this article, we’ll look at how to use Myrrh Essential Oil and the benefits it is so highly praised for.  

Let’s dive in. 

Table Of Contents
What Is Myrrh Essential Oil
Benefits of Myrrh Essential Oil
How to Use
Do You Know If You Have Quality Myrrh Oil?
Considerations For Use
Reviews

It’s no wonder an oil boasting such a diverse range of advantages is so popular. Let’s look at 6 benefits Myrrh Essential Oil is so highly praised for.

Looking for a way to unwind after a busy, stressful day? Diffusing Myrrh Oil’s warm, spicy scent is known to balance your hormones, emotions and calm the mind – a welcome relief after a demanding day.  

Many believe Myrrh Essential Oil possess natural sedative properties, making it popular in aromatherapy for aiding a restful night’s sleep and helping ground you.  

Quick tip: Diffuse Myrrh Essential Oil when practicing yoga or meditation to relieve feelings of tension and frustration. 

Forget expensive skin serums that claim to promote clear, youthful skin and go straight to the source.  

Myrrh Essential Oil is packed with cleansing, astringent and moisturising properties. It'll keep the skin clear and fresh whilst working to prevent the likelihood of future breakouts. Rich in antioxidants, it may also fade the appearance of scars and ease skin irritations like itchiness, redness and eczema. 

Even better, antioxidants also prevent oxidative damage from free radicals (aka slowing down the signs of ageing). Need we say more?! 

Quick tip: Apply a dilution of Myrrh Essential Oil to soothe and heal painful shaving rash.  

Did you know Myrrh Oil is a popular natural remedy for treating painful sores, bruising and arthritis? That’s right, its wealth of analgesic properties are known to hinder the production of inflammatory chemicals that lead to painful swelling.  

One 2020 study evaluated the effect of massaging Myrrh, Frankincense and Jojoba Oil into the lower back of chronic pain sufferers. The results were promising, with participants reporting significantly less pain in daily life. 

There’s nothing worse than dreaded congestion you just can’t seem to shake.  

Packed with anti-catarrhal properties, Myrrh Oil is known to reduce mucus in the respiratory tract. This may alleviate respiratory and digestive complaints like excessive coughing, fevers and congestion.  

In fact, Myrrh Essential Oil has been touted as a natural protector of the immune system since the ancient Middle East.  

Quick tip: Starting to feel congestion coming on? Diffuse Myrrh Essential Oil around the home to help soothe and clear the airways.  

We all dream of healthy, shiny hair, and Myrrh Essential Oil may be the holy grail you’ve been looking for. Myrrh Oil is known for its powerful astringent properties, seen to strengthen and hydrate the hairs’ roots, preventing hair loss. 

Even better, Myrrh Oil easily absorbs into the scalp, providing an incredibly hydrating formula that may reduce dandruff and irritation. Basically, a lifesaver for seemingly never ending scalp itchiness.

For centuries, Myrrh Essential Oil has been praised for treating wounds and infections. 

Thanks to its powerful antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties, Myrrh Oil may speed up the healing of cuts, wounds, burns and infections like athletes foot and ringworm.  

One 2010 study looked into the antimicrobial activity of Myrrh Essential Oil in an agar dilution. It was seen to inhibit food poisoning bacteria, animal and plant pathogens – a promising indication of the oil's antimicrobial capabilities.   

Did you know: Myrrh, among other essential oils, was used in ancient Egypt to embalm mummies? That’s right, its ability to kill bacteria was believed to slow decay.  

Enjoy the far-reaching benefits or Myrrh Essential Oil using one of the following methods. 

Looking for the best way to enjoy this incredibly versatile oil? These are 3 of our favourite remedies using Myrrh Essential Oil: 

Looking for a way to soothe the seemingly never-ending itch of eczema? Simply add a few drops of Myrrh Oil to your next bath to help calm and moisturise inflammation on the skin. 

Want to help combat the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines? Add one or two drops of Myrrh Essential Oil to your favourite moisturiser to enjoy its soothing, antioxidant-rich benefits. 

Want to wake up with glowing, moisturised skin? try this recipe for a soothing face serum. In a 50ml bottle, mix 5 drops Myrrh Oil, 5 drops Lavender Oil and fill the rest with a carrier oil like Rosehip or Evening Primrose Oil.  

Quick tip: To try out each of these skin loving oils for yourself, try our Skin Repair Essential Oil Pack. 

Disclaimer: Essential oils are extremely potent and may cause skin irritations. Therefore, we always recommend performing a skin patch test before applying them to your skin. 

Enjoy the beautiful, exotic scent of Myrrh Essential Oil in your diffuser with these indulgent blends: 

• 5 drops Myrrh Oil 
• 5 drops Frankincense Oil 
• 5 drops Cedarwood Oil 

• 2 drops Myrrh Oil 
• 2 drops Sandalwood Oil 
• 3 drops Lavender Oil 

The popularity of Myrrh Essential Oil has led to a rise in synthetic and adulterated dupes. So, to ensure you’re purchasing a quality, pure essential oil, keep an eye out for the following features on the bottle.  

1. Look for Myrrh Essential Oil’s Latin name, Commiphora myrrha, listed on the bottle. If a product doesn’t have the Latin name listed, it’s probably a mix of synthetic ‘fragrance oils’.
2. Oil packaging is in a dark glass bottle. This will prevent light and heat from damaging the oil.   
3. The label clearly states ‘100% pure Myrrh Essential Oil’. This will ensure the product isn’t blended with any other oils.    
4. Be sure to check the expiry date if buying in store.
5. The product clearly states where the oil is from.   
6. Be wary of a very low price. It could be an indicator of low quality or adulterated essential oils.    
   

At AWO, we ethically source our Myrrh Essential Oil from Somalia and do not dilute it with any other ingredients. This means you’re getting exactly what you pay for, 100% pure Myrrh Essential Oil naturally extracted via steam distillation. 

While rare, using Myrrh Essential Oil may result in skin irritations or allergic reactions, so we always recommend performing a skin patch test before adding it into your routine.     

AWO’s Myrrh Essential Oil is 100% pure and therefore very concentrated, so we always recommend diluting before using topically. Because they are so potent, essential oils can cause serious harm if ingested without the necessary expertise.     

For this reason, you should never ingest essential oils. We also recommend storing your Myrrh Oil in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring it is not directly exposed to sunlight and out of reach of children or pets. 

“Love the citrus and floral scent, very calming and uplifting as described”
Yi (Verified Customer)

“Delightful aroma and fabulous packaging”
Vicky (Verified Customer)

“This oil has a gentle fragrance which I love. I used it in my vaporiser and to fragrance the body lotion I have made”
Suzie (Verified Customer)