Title: Myrrh Essential Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Headings: The Health Benefits of Myrrh Essential Oil
The Health Benefits of Myrrh Essential Oil
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Content: Learn more about how to use myrrh essential oil safely. Dosage and Preparation
There is no standard or recommended dose for myrrh essential oil. When combined with a carrier oil (such as jojoba, sweet almond, or avocado), myrrh essential oil can be applied directly to the skin or added to baths. Myrrh essential oil also can be inhaled after sprinkling a few drops of the oil onto a cloth or tissue, or by using an aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer. What to Look For
Essential oils are not regulated by the FDA and do not have to meet any purity standards. When purchasing essential oils, look for a supplier who either distills their own material or deals directly with reputable distillers and uses gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS) to analyze the quality of the product. Why buying pure myrrh essential oil, check the label of its Latin name, Commiphora myrrha. No other oils ingredients should be listed. If you see another oil, such as fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, or sweet almond oil, the myrrh is diluted and should not be used in a diffuser. Myrrh oil should be packaged in a dark amber or cobalt blue bottle and stored out of sunlight.