Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Myrrh

commiphora Molmol/myrrha (several species)-distilled from the resin.  One of the most desired and expensive items in the world long before baby Jesus received it as a gift. Has a balsamic, earthy, rich, woody aroma. Used as incense and embalming. Extremely viscous.

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use.  


 CHARACTER:  "Spiritual Bridge", Calm, Tranquil, Solitude, Endurance, Sacred stillness; It does not excite — it steadies and sanctifies.

 

ETHERIC COLORS: Russet with touches of Blue, Deep Green, Deep Brown, Smoky Amber, Dusky Violet

NUMBER:  5          

CRYSTALS:  Hematite, Red Garnet, Pearl, Iolite, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, Petrified Wood, Amethyst, Labradorite  

CHAKRA:  Root, Sacral, Third Eye

MUSICAL:  Notes C and G; low Gregorian chant, deep organ tone, frame drum, resonant Tibetan bowl 

NOTE:  Base to Middle         

ELEMENT:  some sources say Water and Ether; some say Earth with subtle Fire       

ASTRO:  Saturn, Jupiter, Sun, Capricorn, Scorpio 

ENERGY TYPE: Warm & Dry; 4, 3

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Sesquiterpene


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Creativity, Imagination, Memory, Confidence, Motivation, Optimism, Sincerity, Expression, Enthusiastic, Meditation, Awareness of Self, Alertness, Clarity, Patience, Reverence, Long term resilience


USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Emotional fatigue, Weary, Irritable, Nervous, Stress, Doubt, Fear, Sulky, Uncooperative, Vulnerable, Despondent, Processing grief


USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Laryngitis, Accumulated fluids/toxins, Arthritis, Gout, Muscle aches, Poor circulation, Stiffness, Anorexia, Colic, Nausea, Flatulence, Colds, Flu, Infections, Migraine, Fibromyalgia, Nervous exhaustion, herpes, Sinusitis, Pain, Thyroid, soften skin, fungal infections, acne, wounds, skin cancer


PROPERTIES: antifungal, astringent, stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic, immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, digestive


BLENDS: Tree of Life, Spruce Mesa, Treasure, Kachina, Desert Cathedral, Kolob Trail, Timberline,  Twelve Tribes, Walk Softly, Captivating, EnchantmentForever Christmas, Kiva Dream, Power of Heaven, Sitalpu, Crown Prince,  Pine Creek,

Blends with FRANKINCENSE, LAVENDER, PATCHOULI, SANDALWOOD & SPICES.  

May contain:  furanoeudesma,  curzerene, heerabolene, limonene, dipentene, pinene, cadinene, eugenol, cinnam aldehydes, cuminaldehyde


ARCHETYPES:  COUNSELOR, ACTOR, JUDGE, MYSTIC, ANGEL, CHILD WOUNDED, HIGH PRIEST, DESERT MONK, ANOINTER, GRIEF ALCHEMIST


"Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume

Breathes of life of gathering gloom"

(from We Three Kings by J. H. Hopkins)


PERSONALITY:

+Hidden depth, maturing through hardship.

+ Sincere, imaginative, optimistic, warm, inviting. Surrounded by people asking their favors and opinions.

+Enjoy expressing themselves, masters of body language, in getting their point across.

+Do their own thing.  May take decorating to the extreme…minimal or over-done.

+Extraordinary memory…not only words, but actions and expressions.

+Can adopt different looks and behavior patterns…stimulating and enjoyable people.

+Tolerant, accepting, non-judgmental,  passionate in whatever they do.

+They are the ones to have around after a difficult birth, shock, or fear. Leaders bearing heavy responsibility.

-If negative, can be uncooperative, sulky, vulnerable to criticism.  May become almost child-like in the sense they have no confidence or self-esteem.

-If down, they need family and friends to rally round and coax them back into life.

(Updated Feb. 25, 2026)

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