Even in Ancient Egypt, myrrh was used as one of the most important components of incense, and Egyptians used it in embalming. You can meet the mention of myrrh even in the Bible: wine with myrrh was offered to Jesus before he was crucified on the cross. Description of the valuable properties of this plant you can find in ancient manuscripts. Mirra helped to get rid of ulcers and pressure sores, healers recommended her to stimulate childbirth, and besides, it relieves of increased appetite, nowadays it is called bulimia. From myrrh made a healing ointment, which was wrapped up in warriors for hikes, and also added it to aromatic water. Today, with the help of resin, which secrete the myrrh trees, they make essential oil. Trees of myrrh grow in India, Europe and Africa.
Essential oil of myrrh has a complex aroma, and each person perceives it in different ways. Despite the fact that the aroma is warm, it has a slightly wax, sandy hue. For this reason, it is not recommended to be too zealous with this oil. The aroma of myrrh is admirably combined with lavender, grapefruit, sandalwood, pine and cypress. For myrrh, the oils of carnation, muscat, rose, patchouli are also considered complimentary. Myrrh oil is a yellowish shade, viscous, it is quite capable of having an individual intolerance. If, when applied to the skin of myrrh oil, the process is accompanied by a sensation of warmth and light tingling, then the reaction to the oil is normal. This oil is forbidden to apply during pregnancy - it helps to increase the tone of the myometrium (the muscular wall of the uterus).
Application of essential oil of myrrh in cosmetology
This oil is irreplaceable in cosmetology. After applying this oil, the skin tightens up, fine wrinkles leave, the tone of the face becomes more even. This oil has the effect of rejuvenation, after which the skin becomes smooth and velvety. On the wounds, the oil of myrrh also produces a positive effect. It is indispensable for ulcers, eczema, cracks in the skin, scars and stretch marks. Essential oil of myrrh has anti-inflammatory properties, relieves irritation, rash, as well as allergic reactions to the skin. To all other advantages, the oil of myrrh perfectly cares for the hair, and also strengthens them, the hair ceases to fall out. To do this, simply dab the teeth of your comb in myrrh oil, and comb your hair in the evening, before going to bed. There you can add rose oil, lavender, sandalwood. And also it will not be superfluous to add a few drops of this mixture to the shampoo in the proportion: 10 g of base on 3 drops of oil. It will perfectly strengthen the hair.
Cosmetic ice. Take half a glass of cream, add 5 drops of myrrh oil there, stir, pour into ice molds and put in the freezer. This ice needs to wipe the skin of the neck, neck and face once a day, preferably overnight. This should be done before you apply the caregiver.
Mask for the effect of lifting. For this mask, you need to grind half a glass of oatmeal in a coffee grinder, add 5 drops of myrrh and 30 g of cream. Then apply this mask to the skin of the face, avoiding areas around the eyes, and wait for it to dry. Then wash with warm water and apply a fat cream on your face.
To get rid of stretch marks and scars, you need to mix the oil of myrrh, cloves, grapefruit (3 drops each) with the main oil (10 g). Any oil can be used as a base. This mixture should be applied to the desired areas of the skin, and massage the massage oil, until it is completely absorbed. Particularly effective oil will act on fresh stretch marks and scars.
Therapeutic effect of myrrh oil
Since myrrh is able to have anti-inflammatory, tonic, restorative effect on the human body, it became possible to actively use myrrh oil in the treatment of acute respiratory infections and infectious diseases. Mirra perfectly stimulates the digestive system, stabilizes the stool. With the help of essential oil of myrrh, inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity are removed and bleeding gums are treated. Rinses that should be used for stomatitis: 2 drops of oil should be mixed with 1 tsp. emulsifier (soda, honey, salt), stir it in a glass of boiled water. This solution needs to rinse the oral cavity once a day. For inflamed gums, also applications that consist of 10 drops of wheat germ oil and 5 drops of myrrh will be useful. With the help of essential oil of myrrh, PMS is eliminated, and it can also be used for candidiasis (thrush) in solutions for douching. It can be used as an anesthetic for arthrosis and arthritis, helps to remove swelling.
If you have low immunity, general malaise, loss of strength, then you can consume oil inside. 100 grams of jam, honey or jam mixed with 5-7 drops of myrrh essential oil. Take should be 1 tsp. during the day several times, washing down the mixture with juice or kefir (100 g).
In order to prepare the material for inhalation, you will be enough 2 drops of essential oil of myrrh, 1 drop of camomile oil, 1 drop of fir oil.
For arthritis (for grinding), take 10 grams of base (almond or olive oil) and 4 drops of myrrh oil.
It is impossible not to mention that the oil of myrrh has a positive effect on the intimate sphere of our life. The aroma of myrrh essential oil is a powerful aphrodisiac. It has properties that exacerbate sensitivity, liberate, and help tune in to an erotic wave. Relax with your loved one will help you: candles, aromalamp (there add two drops of jasmine, myrrh, patchouli). Collect a warm bath, add there three drops of ylang-ylang, myrrh, and rose oil. The aroma of myrrh oil also has a sedative effect. After a passionate embrace with your beloved, you will sleep soundly and calmly.