Myrrh, Somalia EO


Details

  • Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha (T.Nees) Engl.
  • Origin: Somalia
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Oleo-gum Resin
  • Cultivation: Wild Grown
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery / Incense. Always dilute.
  • Note: Base Note, Fixative
  • Aroma Family: Resinous
  • Aroma: Soft, warm, sweet-smelling, earthy aroma with a light, spicy top note with lift; has very good fixative properties.
  • Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding; please see Safety Considerations below.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Myrrh, Somalia Sample (1 ml) 605-3
    $3.00
  2. Myrrh, Somalia 5 ml 605-005
    $15.00
  3. Myrrh, Somalia 15 ml (1/2 oz) 605-015
    $33.50
  4. Myrrh, Somalia 30 ml (1 oz) 605-030
    $57.50
  5. Myrrh, Somalia 2 oz 605-9
    $100.75
  6. Myrrh, Somalia 4 oz 605-10
    $179.50
  7. Myrrh, Somalia 8 oz 605-11
    $323.25
  8. Myrrh, Somalia 16 oz 605-12
    $585.25
  9. Myrrh, Somalia 1 kg 605-25
    $1,119.50
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Somalian Myrrh Essential Oil

Myrrh essential oil from Somalia is an exceptional choice for your perfume creations and aromatherapy formulations. In addition to its very good fixative properties, our Myrrh has a soft, warm, sweet-smelling, earthy aroma and a light, spicy top note with ‘lift’. Yet even in the presence of heavy florals, it imparts sweetness, depth and mystery.1

The significant history of Myrrh dates back thousands of years for its extensive use in topical preparations, perfumery, incense, and ritualistic ceremonies – it is a key element in Kyphi, one of the earliest known perfumes. Robert Tisserand observes: "The myrrh bush must be very hardy to be able to survive in the desert. Myrrh oil is equally strong, equally powerful; at the same time it is very safe to use, and perhaps more than any other aromatic has stood the test of time.”2 Indeed, while the resinous ‘tears’ of Commiphora myrrha have inspired many a legend, often with themes of comfort and solace, understated Myrrh surprisingly turns up in sensual perfumes and other erotic anointments.

Commiphora resins contain an exceptionally wide array of molecules, from the most volatile aromatic monoterpenes to the weightier sesquiterpene and sesquiterpene lactone compounds – constituents that possess valuable skincare properties. The tranquil aroma of Myrrh is especially valued in meditation blends, dry skin preparations, foot lotions, after-shaves, and facial oils for mature skin.

For information regarding the attributes of Myrrh essential oil, please see:

  • L’Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 342.
  • Aromatherapeutic Blending – Essential Oils in Synergy, by Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2106, pp. 90, 114, 156, 230-1.
  • Contemporary French Aromatherapy, Dominique Baudoux, 2020, pp. 337-40.
  • Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Gabriel Mojay, 1996, pp. 98-9.

Aromatic Profile: Soft, warm, sweet-smelling, earthy aroma with a light, spicy top note with lift; has very good fixative properties.


Appearance: Golden yellow, somewhat viscous, transparent, mobile liquid.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery, Incense.


Blending Suggestions: Essential Oils, Absolutes and CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. For how much to dilute, please see Dilution Solutions. This product is soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and 190 proof alcohol; not soluble in water. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQs section.


Blends Well With: Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Champaca, Cinnamon, Clove Bud, Cypress, Elemi, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Labdanum, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin, Myrtle, Niaouli, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Thyme, Tuberose, Turmeric. "Myrrh oil is used in small amounts in perfumes of the heavy-floral type, heavy-Oriental type, woody-balsamic bases, etc. and it is excellent in high class forest notes, moss notes, etc., modified with cypress oil, juniper berry oil, mandarin petitgrain oil, etc."3


Safety Considerations: Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.4 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 70.

2 Tisserand, Robert. The Art of Aromatherapy, 1977, p. 260.

3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 430.

4 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 357.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Myrrh, Somalia EO

Good myrrh Review by
Rating
5
The scent is deep & resinous, reminiscent of good quality myrrh. Doesn't smell like cheaper myrrh products. The oil is less robust in scent than the co2 myrrh extract.
(Posted on 4/11/2021)
Curious Review by
Rating
5
I'm still figuring out this scent but I think that's a great quality in an EO. My first impression was very weak lemonade sprinkled on wet stone...like a slate. The scent is very alluring and a dominant minerality that i would typically associate with a Sauvignon Blanc from France...but sexier
(Posted on 3/2/2021)
Clean and expensive smelling Review by
Rating
5
I agree with a lot of the points in the review right before mine. It's funny how clean is the first word that comes to mind on first sniff. I also perceive a marine element to it with a light chlorine note in the background. Overall, the scent is so refined that it smells like something that should be quite costly! Fortunately Eden makes it affordable for us.
(Posted on 6/10/2018)
Super Clean Review by
Rating
5
This is the first myrrh of eden's I've tried. First sniff, VERY clean almost wet smelling which I like. Wet floral turns to a sultry, powdery-type blue coral note I find crucial for sea themed scent. High in Curzerene, an odd sesquiterpene like the bioactive isolate of Caribbean corals I've read to be a good thing for aiding pain or soreness. I used it for a meditation aid but it's very nice for therapy or fragrance. I'm also a fan of the Somalian CO2 for the same reason. That coral note made my ambergris accord shine with a deep thick coral like grit. This oil is sharper and more clean with a unique earthyness, and the CO2 is full bodied, more robust. I imagine they will blend lovely. Looking forward to trying the Somalian organic! The coral note is a must!! You won't go wrong!!! The chemistry, scent and benefits for the body are just great.
(Posted on 12/27/2014)
not sure Review by
Rating
4
I'm not too sure about this Myrrh. It seems very sharp at first sniff, but I think it will make an excellent addition to my collection of essential oils. I will probably use it in a Frank & Myrrh blend and it will be nice.
(Posted on 2/14/2013)