Myrrh essential oil
Myrrh has undergone scientific investigation, revealing encouraging cardiovascular health effects.
What is myrrh extract?
Myrrh is a fragrant, reddish-brown gum resin with a bitter taste, extracted from the bark of Commiphora trees, mainly C. myrrha.
Benefits of myrrh
- Studies indicate myrrh safeguards the cardiovascular system from inflammation-triggered damage
- It achieves this via anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms
- Myrrh has shown capacity to decrease blood cholesterol concentrations and prevent arterial plaque deposits
- Furthermore, myrrh possesses pain-relieving characteristics, enabling discomfort alleviation
- Myrrh is demonstrated to possess emmenagogue characteristics, promoting menstruation
- It can also boost peristalsis, supporting healthy digestive movement
