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,  

ETHERIC COLORS: Russet with touches of Blue, Deep Green

NUMBER:  5          

CRYSTALS:  Hematite, Red Garnet, Pearl  

CHAKRA:  1,2

NOTE:  Base to Middle        

ELEMENT:  Water, Ether, Earth, Metal       

ASTRO:  Saturn, Jupiter, Sun

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 1; Warm & Dry

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Sesquiterpene

 

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

 

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

 

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, tonic, stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic, immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic,digestive

 

PERSONALITY:

+Light, sweet, frivolous, but with hidden depth.  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.

-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.

 

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

 

ARCHETYPES:  COUNSELOR, ACTOR, JUDGE, MYSTIC, ANGEL, CHILD WOUNDED, BA, THE SELF

 

"Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume

Breathes of life of gathering gloom"

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

 

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

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