It has both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties which makes myrrh essential oil great for soothing sores of the mouth and for treating gingivitis (gum inflammation). Myrrh also relieves toothaches and freshens the breath. You can add a drop or two of myrrh essential oil to your mouthwash or toothpaste for its freshening and healing benefits.
2. Boosts Immune System
Myrrh can stimulate your immune system by helping your body’s own cells repel undesirable elements and heal illnesses. Myrrh essential oil can be ingested, but to avoid side effects from too much myrrh essential oil, like diarrhea, consult a healthcare professional about the dose, or use an alternative route of administration, like topical or inhaled myrrh essential oil. You can add myrrh essential oil to lotions or carrier oils, or you can inhale it by putting it in a diffuser, humidifier, or inhaler. You can even use it in the shower or bath, like you would eucalyptus or mint essential oils.
3. Promotes Digestive Health
As noted above, myrrh is safe to ingest in small amounts. When used to improve digestion, this is the proper type of administration. Myrrh can alleviate flatulence, dyspepsia, and indigestion, and some users have found it also helps hemorrhoids.
4. Calms Respiratory Problems
Myrrh has expectorant properties, and it is therefore often used to help rid the body of excess phlegm. It also works to help fight coughs and colds and soothes sore throats.
5. Protects Wounds Against Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi
Myrrh has antimicrobial properties and can protect you from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In addition to using myrrh essential oil in your toothpaste and mouthwash to fight germs in your mouth, you can use myrrh essential oil under bandages or poultices to repel microbes and help your body’s immune system.
6. Improves Thyroid Function
If you suffer from hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), you may be looking for natural ways to boost the function of your thyroid, which helps manage metabolism, and when not working properly can cause fatigue, weight gain, joint pain, dry skin, and hair loss. Myrrh essential oil is ideal to help supplement your thyroid medication to get your thyroid hormone levels back up to normal.
7. Helps Skin Look and Feel Better
As both an antimicrobial and astringent, myrrh essential oil can be used topically on the skin to improve its appearance and make it feel smoother and tighter. Simply add a drop or two of myrrh essential oil to your toner or to a moist cotton swab, and wipe it on your face. You can also use myrrh essential oil toner anywhere you have enlarged pores or breakouts, such as your neck or back. Adding myrrh essential oil to your moisturizer or to coconut oil to hydrate your face is also a great way to incorporate its benefits into your beauty routine.
8. Calms and Ground Emotions
Myrrh essential oil doesn’t just benefit your physical health; it can help you psychologically as well. By using myrrh essential oil in a candle, diffuser, or products applied to your skin, you can become calmer and feel less wildly emotional. Myrrh essential oil is ideal to use during meditation or when you are focusing on your root or solar plexus chakras.
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