Myrrh Gum

🌿 Myrrh Gum (Commiphora molmol)

Also known as: Mo Yao • Heerabol • Abyssinica
Family: Burseraceae (Frankincense Family)
Origin: Somalia
Parts Used: Resin (gum pieces)
Primary Use: Internal & External – Antifungal, Antiseptic, Healing, and Spiritual Purification

✨ Description

Myrrh Gum is the golden resin of the Commiphora tree, a sacred gift from desert lands that has been treasured since ancient times for its cleansing, healing, and spiritual power.
When burned, Myrrh releases a warm, earthy, and slightly bitter aroma that grounds the spirit and purifies the air. When powdered or infused, it transforms into a potent antimicrobial and antifungal remedy, long used to cleanse wounds, soothe inflammation, and support oral and reproductive health.

Revered in Egyptian, African, and biblical traditions, Myrrh was once worth its weight in gold. It was carried in temple offerings, embalming rituals, and healing balms. Today, it remains a cornerstone in both spiritual practice and herbal medicine, connecting the body to ancient wisdom through scent, touch, and energy.

🍵 Internal & Healing Uses

• Antifungal & Antiseptic: Helps cleanse wounds and infections when diluted in oil or used as a wash.
• Mouth & Gum Health: A few drops of Myrrh tincture or powder in warm water can be used as a mouth rinse for sores or gum irritation.
• Digestive & Uterine Cleansing: Traditionally used in tiny amounts for internal cleansing, especially for womb detoxification and post-menstrual balance (under professional supervision).
• Immunity & Detox: Combines beautifully with Golden Seal or Frankincense for immune and lymphatic support.

How to Use:

• Topical Tincture: Apply diluted tincture (1 part Myrrh to 10 parts carrier) to skin for fungal or bacterial infections.
• Oil Infusion: Add resin to warm olive or coconut oil to create an antiseptic healing oil.
• Aromatic Use: Burn a small piece on charcoal or an incense burner for spiritual purification.

💨 Smoking & Aromatic Use

Myrrh is not smoked directly, but it is a staple in spiritual incense and resin blends.
Burned with Frankincense, Sandalwood, or Palo Santo, it creates a sacred, grounding scent used to cleanse spaces, banish negativity, and deepen meditation.

🐾 For Pets

⚠️ Not recommended for internal use in pets.
However, diluted Myrrh-infused oil (0.5–1%) may be used topically on dogs for minor fungal or bacterial skin issues — never for cats due to sensitivity to essential oils and resins.

💧 External Uses

• Wound Care: Antiseptic wash or salve for cuts, bites, and fungal skin infections.
• Oral Rinse: Myrrh tincture (few drops diluted in warm water) helps tighten gums and freshen breath.
• Feminine Care: Used in traditional herbal steams or diluted cleansing washes for uterine balance and infection prevention.
• Massage Oils: Blended with Frankincense or Eucalyptus for muscle tension, joint pain, and energetic release.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Element: Earth & Fire
Chakra Alignment: Root & Crown

Myrrh bridges the earthly and the divine. It grounds, cleanses, and protects, while also elevating spiritual awareness. Burned in rituals, it clears stagnant energy and calls in higher wisdom.
Energetically, Myrrh carries the vibration of release and restoration — it encourages emotional healing, forgiveness, and rebirth.

Used in womb rituals or moon baths, Myrrh helps women reconnect to their sacred feminine power. It balances body and spirit after loss, transition, or energetic clutter.

Affirmation:

“I am purified, grounded, and renewed. I release the old and welcome divine healing.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

• Golden Seal: For wound healing and infection cleansing.
• Frankincense: For deep spiritual grounding and respiratory balance.
• Calendula or Aloe Vera: For skin and wound care blends.
• Cinnamon or Clove: To enhance antimicrobial power in oil infusions.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Myrrh Gum is wildcrafted in Somalia, sustainably harvested from mature Commiphora molmol trees. The resin is hand-collected, sun-dried, and gently cleaned to preserve its golden hue and aromatic potency. No additives or synthetic fragrances are used.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Bitter, earthy, slightly resinous.
• Energetic Profile: Warming, drying, protective, and purifying.

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid internal use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Do not ingest large quantities — Myrrh is potent and may irritate the stomach.
• May cause skin irritation if used undiluted.
• California Proposition 65: This product may expose you to trace lead compounds found naturally in soil-grown plants.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Myrrh is sacred medicine — a bridge between the physical and spiritual.
It purifies what is stagnant, heals what is inflamed, and centers the spirit in times of transition.
When paired with Golden Seal, it becomes a powerful ally for deep healing, both internal and external.
I consider it one of the most sacred resins on Earth — ancient, protective, and wise.