Title: Sweet Myrrh Essential Oil: An Exotic Resin From Biblical Times
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Sweet Myrrh Essential Oil – An Exotic Resin From Biblical Times
History of Sweet Myrrh
The Composition of Sweet Myrrh Essential Oil
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Sweet Myrrh Essential Oil – An Exotic Resin From Biblical Times
Posted By Kiri Rowan
Last Updated on Feb 15, 2021
You may be familiar with myrrh essential oil, but have you heard of sweet myrrh essential oil? Also known as opoponax, sweet myrrh essential oil is similar to both myrrh and frankincense, even though it has its own unique scent and healing properties. Although not one of the most well-known resin oils, sweet myrrh can be used to treat respiratory conditions, relieve stress and anxiety, and can be added to a wide variety of fragrance blends. History of Sweet Myrrh
Sweet myrrh (opoponax) comes from the same plant family as frankincense and myrrh and is botanically known as Commiphora erythraea. The opoponax tree is native to Africa, primarily Somalia. The healing properties of sweet myrrh are similar to those of myrrh (Commiphora myrrha), even though sweet myrrh is not as widely used in aromatherapy. Throughout history, the resin of sweet myrrh has been used as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Some have even claimed that it is the myrrh that the Song of Solomon referred to. It is a popular addition to incense blends and perfumes, and is especially popular as a fixative, allowing scents to linger for longer.1
The Composition of Sweet Myrrh Essential Oil
Sweet myrrh essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of Commiphora erythraea, commonly known as the opoponax tree. The resin is a deep, reddish-brown color, yet the oil is often pale yellow with a sweet, balsamic aroma similar to that of myrrh.