Aromatic Blog! — Myrrh

As it’s almost Christmas I thought it would be a good time to talk about Myrrh! The wise men brought it as a present to baby Jesus for good reason. It’s highly prized for a wide range of uses from the physical to the spiritual. ⁣⁣⁣⁣🌿Myrrh is distilled from the gum /resin of a shrub like tree native to the Arabian peninsula & parts of Africa. ⁣⁣⁣⁣🤓Therapeutically it’s highly antiseptic, antibacterial & anti inflammatory. Its healing & expectorant properties means it can help ease coughs, throat issues such as laryngitis and also chest complaints like bronchitis. ⁣⁣⁣⁣🤲🏻 Traditionally Myrrh was...