Myrrh, 50g

Myrrh is a amber-brown resin and consists of dried sap of the Commiphora tree, native to Somalia and eastern Ethiopia. It is often a mixture of saps from different species of the genus Commiphora and Balsamodendron, especially Commiphora erythraea and Commiphora opobalsamum.

Myrrh is a component of perfumes and incense and it was highly valued in ancient times and its value was often greater than gold. In ancient Rome, it was valued at five times the price of incense, which was later far more popular. Myrrh was burned at ancient Roman burials to mask the odor that comes from burning corpses.

Uses

Its scent is warm and charming, relaxing and soothing. Used for air cleansing.

It is also known as an incense. Myrrh is widely used in the cosmetics industry.

Ingredients

100% dried resin

Packing

50 grams