Myrrh Essential Oil Bathala Scents

Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha

A middle note with a medium aroma, Myrrh Resinoid has a warm, rich, spicy balsamic odor. Though classified as a shrub, Myrrh can grow up to 30 feet in height. The trunk exudes a natural oleo resin that hardens into what is classified as reddish brown 'tears'. Local collectors make incisions into the trees in order to increase the yield. It is then cleaned and processed by solvent extraction to produce the thick, resinous oil. Called mo yao in China, it has been used since at least 600 BC. It was used for embalming and fumigation in Ancient Egypt, and it has been used for centuries as an ingredient in incense and perfume.

Plant Part: Resin

Origin: India

Processing Method: Solvent Extraction using Benzyl Benzoate

Description / Color / Consistency: A medium to viscous, dark brown liquid.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A middle note with a medium aroma, Myrrh Resinoid has a warm, rich, spicy balsamic odor.

Note: We would recommend placing the bottle in a very hot water bath, and changing the water frequently until it is back to its liquid state. Be sure to shake before use.

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Myrrh Essential Oil – Herbalist-Inspired Cosmetic Profile

By Bathala Scents, offering premium essential oils in Manitoba and essential oils in Winnipeg.

Herbalist Insight / Traditional Benefits

These points reflect traditional herbalist appreciation and sensory experience only. No medical or therapeutic claims are made.

• Traditionally valued for its warm, resinous, and slightly sweet aroma, creating a grounding sensory experience.
  
• Appreciated for its rich, deep scent, ideal for inclusion in diffusers, room sprays, and cosmetic formulations.
  
• Celebrated in herbal traditions for enhancing aromatic ambiance in personal and home fragrance blends.
  
• Known for its versatile fragrance profile, blending beautifully with other essential oils for layered aromatic experiences.
  
• Favored for refreshing and inviting sensory qualities, enriching environments through fragrance alone.
  
• Admired for its classic herbal charm, enhancing soaps, body oils, and cosmetic creations with elegant aroma.
  

Aroma & Sensory Profile

Myrrh Essential Oil offers a warm, resinous, and subtly sweet scent with woody undertones. Its aroma is widely cherished for creating a grounding and sophisticated fragrance atmosphere.

Traditional Herbalist Perspective

Herbalists have long valued myrrh for its rich and balancing aroma, incorporating it into perfumes, fragrant oils, and ceremonial scent rituals. Its historical use emphasizes sensory enjoyment and aromatic elegance, rather than therapeutic applications.

Botanical Notes & Plant Compounds (Optional)

Typical aromatic constituents include:

• Curzerene – warm, resinous base note
  
• Furanoeudesma-1,3-diene – deep, woody aroma
  
• β-elemene – subtle, herbaceous undertone
  

These influence scent and cosmetic aroma only, with no health claims implied.

Aromatic Applications

Myrrh Essential Oil can enhance cosmetic and fragrance products, including:

• Diffusers for a warm, grounding home atmosphere
  
• Room sprays and linen mists for a rich, inviting scent
  
• Body oils, bath products, and scrubs for sensory enjoyment
  
• Soaps, candles, and cosmetic formulations to add classic herbal fragrance
  
• Home fragrance blends for a sophisticated, aromatic environment
  

Its resinous-woody aroma creates a naturally elegant and inviting space.

Environmental Freshening & Sensory Effects

Myrrh’s rich, deep aroma provides a luxurious, grounding presence, helping to create an elegant and aromatic environment in any space.

Important Note

This essential oil is used solely for fragrance and does not claim to treat, cure, or prevent any health condition.