Myrrh oil has been used since ancient times to prepare rinses for gingivitis and canker sores. The oil warms and relaxes the body. It helps treat depression, reduces stress, combats respiratory ailments, and firms aging skin.
Myrrh oil has expectorant, analgesic, and antibacterial properties, destroying acne and pus bacteria. It inhibits sebum secretion. It refreshes and disinfects. It reduces swelling and inflammation, and cleanses the body of parasites.
Myrrh oil therapy for mental problems
This oil restores a disturbed psycho-emotional balance. The warm, sweet, resinous
scent of myrrh oil , with woody and spicy notes, stimulates the mind. It has a very beneficial effect on depression, nervous exhaustion, and insomnia. It has antidepressant properties, inhibits attacks of hysteria, has a calming effect, facilitates falling asleep, and extends relaxation and meditation. It also facilitates the release of negative emotions.
Treatment of local wounds
Myrrh oil is believed to have analgesic, antiseptic, and astringent properties. In 2010, a Saudi Arabian university discovered that myrrh significantly increased white blood cell count in laboratory rats treated for skin injuries and stomach ulcers. It also appears to have the ability to enhance immune responses in wound healing. Myrrh oil can be applied directly to the wound, but it's safer to mix it with a carrier oil and massage it into the affected area. People with sensitive skin should consult a dermatologist before using it.
Myrrh oil to strengthen immunity
Myrrh stimulates the immune system. It is used to treat bronchitis, colds, coughs, and digestive ailments (bloating, diarrhea). The New York Cancer Center adds another to these properties. A component of myrrh – a sesquiterpene – inhibits the growth of certain types of cancer cells. Myrrh may help protect the body from free radicals and prevent cancer development. In both cases, myrrh oil is taken orally. However, its proper use should be consulted with a specialist.
Natural mouthwash
For years, herbalists have used myrrh oil mixed with water as a natural mouthwash to treat throat infections and sore throats. A 2003 scientific study found that low concentrations of myrrh oil reduced gingivitis. A ginger tincture can help with purulent gum disease, glossitis, thrush, painful erosions, bad breath, and even toothache.
