Bible oils have been being used since biblical times and thankfully they are returning to the “mainstream” and are becoming more familiar to many. Myrrh is an amazing essential oil that God has blessed us with.

Myrrh is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, Ebers Papyrus (dating from sixteenth century BC) an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes. The Arabian people used myrrh for many skin conditions, such as chapped and cracked skin and wrinkles. It was listed in Hildegard’s Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly-regarded Benedictine herbalist Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179).
Myrrh promotes spiritual awareness and is uplifting. It contains Sesquiterpenes which stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of memory and emotions) and the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, producing many vital hormones including thyroid and growth hormone.
Song Of Solomon 3:6—”Who [is] this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?”
Song Of Solomon 4:6—“Until the day break and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.”
Scriptures: Genesis 37:25; 43:11; Exodus 30:23; Esther 2:12; Psalms 45:8; Proverbs 7:17 (Also in Exodus 30:34 as “Stacte”); Song Solomon 1:13; 3:6; 4:6, 14: 5:1, 5, 13; Matthew 2:11; 26:7, 9, 12; Mark 14:3, 4, 15:23; Luke 7:37, 38 46; 23:56; John 11:2; 12:3, 5; 19:39
Myrrh is mentioned in the Bible 18 times. When Esther was being prepared to be the bride of the King, she received a daily anointing of oil of myrrh for six months. (Esther 2:12). Of course, that’s not what most Christians think of when they think of myrrh. They think of the gifts of the wise men. (Matthew 2:11)
Myrrh was an oil customarily applied to the umbilical cord of newborn babies. It’s antimicrobial action offered as a protection from infection. The wise men would not have had to explain this to Mary and Joseph. It was common knowledge at that time. They would not have had to explain to Mary that the gift was also for her. Childbearing women of that time knew that if they applied myrrh to their tummies following labor that it would eventually remove stretch marks.
In fact, in ancient times, for those who could afford it, oil of myrrh was inhaled and applied daily to the skin throughout pregnancy and was diffused during labor as its aromas induce a sense of peace and well-being.
Myrrh, like frankincense, is a universal oil, offering benefits for numerous complaints and conditions. Indicated for bronchitis, dysentery, hyperthyroidism, oral and vaginal thrush, ulcers, and viral hepatitis, it has also been found to benefit asthma, athlete’s foot, coughs, eczema, gingivitis, gum infections, hemorrhoids, mouth ulcers, ringworm, wounds, wrinkles, and chapped or cracked skin. It is widely used today in oral hygiene products.*
Myrrh is what is known as “a fixing oil.” It extends the therapeutic action of any other oil with which it is combined. Biblical people knew this and included myrrh as a significant portion of all of their ointments. In fact, myrrh was such a universally common ingredient of healing ointments at the time of Christ that the Greek word for “ointment” (muron) and the Greek word for “myrrh” (muron) were the same. Thus, when Jesus was anointed with the precious ointment (muron) of spikenard (Matthew 26:1; Mark 14:1-9; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:1-2, 12:1-8) he was also being anointed with myrrh.
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Myrrh has a very gentle scent and its fixing property is highly prized by perfumers. When combined with other oils, it makes the scent of those oils last longer without masking them. Some of the most delightful fragrances are also short-lived, evaporating rapidly. When one wears perfume or cologne, they want it to last for a whole evening or a day, and not be gone in minutes. Perfumers find myrrh to be the perfect “fixing oil” to extend more volatile fragrances. Modern feminine perfumes containing myrrh include: Fidji® (Laroche), Givenchy III® (Givenchy), Alliage® (Estee Lauder), Ravissa® (Maurer & Wirtz), and LeSport® (St. Laurent)—which also contains Sandalwood (aloes), another Biblical oil.
Myrrh (commiphora myrrha) has one of the highest levels of sesquiterpenes, a class of compounds that has direct effects on the hypothalamus, pituitary and amygdala, the seat of our emotions. Research in Italy demonstrated that myrrh has pain-relieving properties as well, which is probably why it was administered to Jesus prior to his crucifixion.
Myrrh (Commipihora myrrha) has a rich, smoky, balsamic aroma that is purifying, restorative, revitalizing, and uplifting. It is a helpful aid to meditation, having one of the highest levels of sesquiterpenes available. Sesquiterpenes are a class of compounds that have a direct effect on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and amygdala, the seat of our emotions. The Arabian people believed it helped wrinkled, chapped, and cracked skin. Today, myrrh is widely used in oral hygiene products.*
Source: Oleo-gum-resin from trunks and limbs of the tree.
Medical properties: Powerful antioxidant, anti-tumoral, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-parasitic, analgesic/anesthetic.
Applications: topically, orally
Myrrh oil is found in: Humility, White Angelica, Exodus II, 3 Wise Men, Abundance and Hope.
Uses of Myrrh:
- Drop 2-3 drops on a dried log and allow time for oil to soak in before putting the the fire.
- One drop of myrrh oil on your canker sores may help them to disappear.*
- Rubbing 1-2 drops on your gum’s may help heal gingivitis.*
- Mix 2 to 5 drops in water for a excellent mouthwash.*
- Use 1ml oil in 15ml carrier oil for bronchitis and colds with thick phlegm.*
- Mix 10 drops with 25ml of water, shake well and use externally on wounds.*
- Putting 1 drop on a blemish may help it to go away.*
- Myrrh is extremely effective at killing wound bacteria.*
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Read other Oils of the Bible articles:
12 Oils of the Bible-Frankincense-Part 1
12 Oils of the Bible-Aloes-Sandalwood-Part 3
12 Oils of the Bible-Cassia-Part 4
12 Oils of the Bible-Cedarwood-Part 5
12 Oils of the Bible-Cypress-Part 6
12 Oils of the Bible-Galbanum-Part 7
12 Oils of the Bible-Hyssop-Part 8
12 Oils of the Bible-Myrtle-Part 9
12 Oils of the Bible-Onycha-Part 10
12 Oils of the Bible-Rose of Sharon-Part 11
12 Oils of the Bible-Spikenard-Part 12
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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