MYRRH RESIN - 1 lb., Health and Beauty products, Look-Best

MYRRH RESIN - 1 lb. Incense & Ritual Blends

MYRRH RESIN Commiphora Myrrha

The deeply meditative aromas of frankincense and myrrh are as old as civilization on Earth. The remains of these resins have been discovered in ancient tombs and temples. Their fragrances, like the breath of a prayer, create an olfactory link to the dawning of human inspiration, thought and creativity.

Most people in the west are unfamiliar with the true identity of these enigmatic substances - even though they are frequently mentioned in historical texts, especially holy scriptures, (frankincense is mentioned 22 times in the Bible).

The earliest record of the use of frankincense is found in an inscription on the tomb of the 15th century BC Egyptian queen named Hathsepsut.

Ancient Egyptians burned frankincense as incense and ground the charred resin into a powder called kohl. Kohl was used to make the distinctive black eyeliner seen on so many figures in Egyptian art.

Myrrh is referred to in the Bible. It was used by Egyptians in embalming mixtures. It was used as an aromatic for perfumes, funerals, and insect repellents. It is used today as an aid to repel tooth decay and gum disease. Ancient Greek and Roman physicians used the herb to treat wounds and prescribed it internally as a digestive aid and menstruation promoter.

Myrrh may be used in a wide range of conditions where an anti-microbial agent is needed. It finds specific use in the treatment of infections in the mouth such as mouth ulcers, gingivitis, phyorrhoea, as well as the catarrhal problems of pharyngitis and sinusitis. It may also help with laryngitis and respiratory complaints.

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