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“I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, and aloes, and cinnamon” (Proverbs 7:17).
Myrrh was a very valuable commodity. Myrrh is an ancient sacred essential oil. Myrrh was mentioned as a gift to the baby Jesus.(Matthew 2:11) It was also one of the oils mentioned for the cleansing and beatification of Queen Esther.(Esther 2:12)
Here are other mentions of Myrrh in the Bible: Genesis 43:11, Song of Solomon 5:1, Proverbs 7:17, Psalms 45:8, Exodus 30:23, John 19:39, Mark 15:23, Genesis 37:25, Song of Solomon 4:14, Song of Solomon 4:6, Song of Solomon 5:13, Song of Solomon 3:6, Song of Solomon 1:13, Song of Solomon 5:5
Myrrh was used for its preservative qualities for embalming and spiritual enhancement. Midwives used it in childbirth. It is added to skin creams for beautification. Myrrh enhances Frankincense. When you look at Myrrh, it has some similar properties to Frankincense oil. A popular use for Myrrh is in perfumes.
Myrrh is one of the oils in the Immortelle Anti-aging blend.
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Newborn Umbilical Cord Care: Put a drop or two of Myrrh oil straight on the cut umbilical cord. For more information on Pregnancy, Birth, & Babies click here.
Perineum Care: Fill 1/4 15ml spray bottle with Myrrh (or Immortelle) and fill the rest up with Fractionated Coconut Oil and spritz on location. Use several times a day to help skin repair.1
Bad Breath, Gum Problems and Fistula of Mouth: Rinse with Myrrh 4 drops, Lemon 2 drops, Peppermint 2 drops. Try oil-pulling with coconut oil and these oils.
Thyroid: Dilute 1 drop of Lemongrass and 1 drop Myrrh with Fractionated Coconut oil and rub onto base of throat and on reflex points. Do 2-3 times a day. (You might want to mix Frankincense and Clove oil to it)
Groin Area Skin Care: Myrrh 4 drops, Coriander 4 drops, blend and apply to affected areas. Consider putting it in a spritzer bottle and spraying it on.2
Groin Itch Oil: 2 tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil, Myrrh 2 drops, Thyme 3 drops, Melaleuca 3 drops; Gently blend and apply to the area of concern.3
Groin Bath Blend: 1/2 cup Epsom Salts, Myrrh 2 drops, Patchouli 3 drops, Wild Orange 2 drops; add oils to the Epsom Salts and stir into warm bath – soak for 10 minutes and pat dry — no rubbing of area. Then apply spray combo of above blend.4
Congestion of Chest: Myrrh 4 drops, Eucalyptus 3 drops, Lemon 3 drops, Basil 2 drops, Thyme 1 drop; gently blend and apply to sternum in an upward motion drinking lots of water, no dairy or citrus juices for 2 days after congestion clears.5
Athlete’s Feet Care: Myrrh on the bottoms of feet nightly and wear only cotton socks and allow feet to air out after shower and then apply Myrrh with Lemon for daytime.6
Ovary Support & Balance: Mix a blend of Myrrh, Patchouli and Marjoram equal portions and rub over vita flex points on ankles, bottoms of feet and over lower abdomen several times a day for 60 days. – When pregnancy is completed.7
Skin Youth Restored: Myrrh 3 drops, Sandalwood 2 drops, Frankincense 2 drops, Geranium 2 drops, Lavender 2 drops; gently mix together and apply to skin at night. Myrrh oil helps soothes and softens rough, cracked, or chapped skin.8
Travel Mix for New foods: Mix Myrrh 3 drops, Fennel 2 drops, Peppermint 1 drop; ratio – mix as much as you can carry and apply each morning to bottoms of feet and each evening on stomach or drink a few drops — will defeat local microbes in new countries to you who may want to disturb your system.9
MIND
Myrrh is the Oil of Mother Earth. According to the Emotions & Essential Oils, the negative emotions Myrrh oil helps to shift are as follows: Disrupted maternal connection, distrusting, neglected, unsafe in the world, malnourished
The positive properties we can incorporate are the following: Safe in the world, healthy attachments, trusting, bonding, maternal connection, nurtured, loved, secure, grounded
Relief of Oppressive Over-Attachment: 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, Myrrh 2 drops, Frankincense 2 drops, Cypress 2 drops; gently blend and apply to bones behind the ears and rub hands together to inhale and choose a good feeling thought. Do visualization of mother earth keeping you save and secure.
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I am provided for and cared for by mother earth
I trust that I am loved and safe
SPIRIT
Myrrh oil nurtures the soul’s relationships with its maternal mother and with the earth. Myrrh reminds us to allow our heart to feel taken care of. When people have had a difficult relationship with their mother, it is difficult to see the world as loving and nurturing place.
Use Myrrh oil to cleanse the mind and soul of that fear and distrust and replace it with positive emotions of being safe in the world. Allow yourself to change your perspective and see the world as a giving, caring and safe place.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15314339
- Personal notes from Dr. Susan Lawton
- Personal notes from Dr. Susan Lawton
- Personal notes from Dr. Susan Lawton
- Personal notes from Dr. Susan Lawton
- Personal notes from Dr. Susan Lawton
- Personal notes from Dr. Susan Lawton
- Personal notes from Dr. Susan Lawton
- Personal notes from Dr. Susan Lawton
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