- Latin name
- Commiphora myrrha
- Element
- water
- Planet
- Moon
- Safe to eat?
- No, not for eating or drinking
How to use it
- Burn resin with frankincense for a sacred blend
- Smoke tools, charms and jewellery to consecrate them
- Offer on the altar when honouring the dead
- Burn during quiet meditation
Lore
The ancient Egyptians used myrrh in embalming and burned it in their temples. In Greek myth Myrrha was turned into the myrrh tree, and her tears became its resin.
Safety
Do not eat the resin or swallow the oil. Avoid in pregnancy, as it may stimulate the womb. It may interact with blood thinners and diabetes medicines. Burn with good ventilation and keep smoke away from pets and birds.
Not for eating or drinking.