< Complete Guide to Essential Oils < A to Z of essential oils 
Myrrh
- Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Myrrh oil comes from the resin (dried sap) of the Commiphora myrrha tree. It has a warm, spicy scent.
Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea and hemorrhoids.
Gynecological
Relieves menstrual pain.
Immunological
Stimulates the immune system.
Respiratory
Alleviates bronchitis, catarrh, coughs and symptoms of a cold.
Skin
Alleviates eczema, skin ulcers and athlete's foot.
Caution
- Don't use myrrh oil during pregnancy.
This article is issued from
Wikibooks.
The text is licensed under Creative
Commons - Attribution - Sharealike.
Additional terms may apply for the media files.