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Oil Name:
Myrrh
Botanical Name
Commiphora myrrha
Description
Myrrh is known as an ancient semi-precious essential oil sometimes actually referenced as a drug. Today, many Christians are familiar with Myrrh as one of the gifts offered by the Wise Men to the Baby Christ Child in the Manager in Bethlehem 2001 years ago, however, there are records of its use dating 3,000 years prior to that time. Ancient as recorded time, Myrrh still, as in olden days, oozes out of the naturally formed crackled light gray bark or manually opened incisions from its source, The Commiphor Myrra, which is a scrubby bush apparently indigenous of the otherwise nearly barren Red Sea area. Much like our American New England Maple syrup is a harvest directly from the Maple Tree as sap, Myrrh too is collected. Its “sap” is a condensed thick release, which often hardens prior to harvest. The harvested clumps are described as golden tawny orange-brown teardrop shaped and symbolized in sorrow. Although, I have not personally seen this state of Myrrh, it reminds me of the marvelous gem “amber”. Myrrh is associated with various uses, to me most set to the backdrop of the needs of the society at that time some never ending in need. It was used as part of the anointing of the religious, the sick, the dying and, the dead. It was present at Christ’s birth and death, as Jesus was anointed with it and the shroud is said to have been literally drenched in Myrrh. Someplace over the Internet I discovered a page mentioning what to me is an incredible story. Listen up! It said that back when Jesus died Myrrh was commonly used in the processes of preparing the dead body for burial. This, mind you, is not stating anything of the embalming process, which preserves the body and the body’s internal parts. I am writing about the cleansing of the body and the preparation of the body for the common tomb or grave burial. The wrapping of the cloth around the deceased like the Shroud. The application of the Myrrh, which is a cleansing and purification agent and a great healer of wounds, was typically used on the body of a beloved departed by those who cared about this person even upon death. This article claimed that it was also common to apply about 1 pound of Myrrh to a deceased. Most likely this pound would be steam distilled or reduced down to a reasonable amount of essential oil. The article goes on to state that there was 100 pounds used on the Jesus. It seems, to me highly unlikely that that story could be verified, however, it seems highly likely that Jesus was catered and covered with Myrrh shortly after his death on the cross. This just makes me think of the symbolism in this sacrificial cleansing and preparation. As a result of my study of Myrrh I have become very respectful of its existence. Albeit the Old Testament advises against the use of Myrrh outside of religious anointing or preparation for holy places of sacrifice, the New Testament clearly liberates its use. It, to me, still represents something special and indeed some religious use it purely for holy times. It is said to “seal the Holy Spirit”. Again, applying this to cover Jesus is very symbolic. So far I have only touched upon the “Spiritual” aspect of this most fascinating essential. I have to mention that it smells “religious” too. Its earthy essence places your feet positively on the ground, if not physically then emotionally. It is a solid, honest yet ultimately mysterious aroma that reaches so deep into your psyches that one loses oneself to ones better side. Breathing it is a nice way to meld the reality of agelessness with our fragile modern lives of love and true humanity. I recommend it highly to anyone really mature enough to experience an emotional glance at mortality with the sweetness of a Gift given to Jesus and us. The ancients used it for healing wounds, as did the medics on the battlefields of even more current times (within the past 100 years). It is a fascinating essential ingredient in many mouth cleansers, gum rubs or washes and throat healers today, just as it was also used when Jesus walked the Earth. It has a provocative aroma that seems to take the minds-thought into a clearer state of existence also. It has a personal quiet side to it as well as having been used for literally centuries for spiritual purification in close association with sacrificial preparations. It has a mild numbing affect without a mint-like cooling that would have relieved some pain on the battlefield. Spiritual under-tones are present in the wonderfully rich ultimately complicated aroma while Myrrh’s healing properties blend into a purification of spirit as well as body. During this level of study into Myrrh I have personally applied it daily to become closer to it in my ordinary description. It has been a wonderful experience, both physically, whereby I have seen pronounced healing and emotionally, bringing me a subtle sense of self-confidence yet favoring attitudes of self-control and respectful ambitions. It has a quiet modest and safe impact emotionally. I have totally enjoyed everyday of this three-week study on Myrrh. I hesitate to complete it with this description, as in so doing I will halt my daily usage as I begin my study of hyssop, which is apparently another ancient essential also connected to Jesus’ death. I conclude by simply stating that Myrrh is special. I feel that the supply I have been entrusted with is a high quality and if you have symptoms that cross connect to Myrrh, do yourself a favor and experience it personally.
Healings
Antiseptic,
Gums (sore or inflamed),
Mouth ulcers,
Wounds,
Chapped skin,
Eczema,
Athlete's foot,
Expectorant,
Diarrhea,
Hemorrhoids (piles),
Indigestion (dyspepsia),
Menstrual cycle regulation,
Menstrual flow (emmenogogue),
Menstrual flow (scanty),
Irregular or heavy menstrual bleeding,
Agitation,
Uncertainties,
Mood balancer,
Best Blend With
Frankincense,
Sandalwood,
Mandarin,
Lavender,
Lemon,
Rose,
Eucalyptus,
Thyme,
Benzoin,
Geranium,
Peppermint,
Cypress,
Pine,
Cinnamon,
Cautions
Do not use in high concentrations
Price in blend [oz]:
$1.92
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