Title: Herbal Oil: Myrrh Oil Benefits and Uses
Headings: Myrrh Oil: Benefits of This Holy Oil
Myrrh Oil: Benefits of This Holy Oil
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What Is Myrrh Oil?
Uses of Myrrh Oil
Composition of Myrrh Oil
Benefits of Myrrh Oil
How Does Myrrh Oil Work?
Is Myrrh Oil Safe?
Side Effects of Myrrh Oil

Content: Uses of Myrrh Oil
Composition of Myrrh Oil
Benefits of Myrrh Oil
How Does Myrrh Oil Work? Is Myrrh Oil Safe? Side Effects of Myrrh Oil
You may have heard of myrrh from Biblical stories, as it's one of the precious gifts (together with gold and frankincense) offered by the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. This valuable element actually has a long history of use, especially in ancient civilizations. Today, myrrh is most commonly known — and used — as an essential oil. Keep on reading to learn more about its many benefits. What Is Myrrh Oil? Myrrh oil comes from a dried resin extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree, which belongs to the Commiphora plant genus. 1 Like frankincense, myrrh comes from the Burseraceae plant family. 2
Native to Northern Africa and the Middle East, particularly in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Arabia and Yemen, the tree grows up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high, and can be identified by its bluish grey, silvery or white bark and knotted branches.