What is LCA Myrrh Essential Oil 5 ml used for?
LCA Myrrh Essential Oil can be used for:
- Scar care
- Bedsores
- Chapped lips, feet, and hands
- Boils
- Psoriasis Eczema
- Sunburn
- Stretch marks
- Slow healing
- Gingivitis
- Canker sores
Native to Somalia and the Red Sea region, myrrh is an aromatic resin produced by the myrrh tree. It has a sweet, woody scent. It has been used for years, particularly in skincare, thanks to its regenerative and purifying properties.
Its many properties:
- Promotes skin healing
- Anti-sclerotic
- Anti-degenerative
- Anti-infectious - Antiviral
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic: local anesthetic action
Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects
Myrrh essential oil has remarkable anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Studies have shown that components of myrrh resin, such as furanoeudesma-1,3-diene and curzerene, act on opioid receptors, providing pain relief comparable to that of morphine. This pain-relieving effect has been confirmed by hot-plate and writhing tests. Additionally, myrrh blocks interleukin-1, thereby helping to reduce inflammation.
Antimicrobial Effect
The sesquiterpenes present in myrrh essential oil confer powerful antimicrobial properties on it. These compounds have demonstrated antibacterial activity against common pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia spp. In addition, they exhibit antifungal properties effective against Candida albicans. Myrrh essential oil is also known for its antiviral activity, making it a valuable remedy for combating viral infections.
Other Health Benefits
In addition to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial effects, myrrh essential oil offers a range of other health benefits. It is recognized for its calming and endocrine-regulating properties, as well as its hormone-like action, particularly as a thyroid modulator and anaphrodisiac. Furthermore, it possesses anti-degenerative, immunostimulant (particularly against viruses), and wound-healing properties. Myrrh essential oil also acts centrally on biological rhythms, reordering and restructuring them, and is renowned for its harmonizing effects on the central nervous system.
Anticancer Properties
Many derivatives of myrrh essential oil exhibit anticancer properties. The sesquiterpenes contained in this oil have been studied for their ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in certain types of cancer. This property makes it a promising area of research in the field of cancer treatment.
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Directions for Use and Dosage
Topical application is the most appropriate method.
Skin conditions: 2drops mixed with 8 drops of carrier oil, massaged onto the affected area
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Precautions
- For adult use only
- Contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Do not swallow!
- Cytotoxic essential oil, but not genotoxic
- Do not diffuse or inhale (except via steam inhalation)
- Not for internal use
- Drug interactions with essential oils containing more than 10% ketones or phenols
- It is contraindicated in hormone-dependent conditions due to its hormone-like action.
What is its composition?
Chemical compounds:
- Furanoeudesmadiene 1,3-diene: 20.00 to 52.00%
- Curzerene: 10.00 to 40.00%
- Lindestrene: 3.00 to 13.00%
- beta-elemene: 3–10%
100% pure chemotyped essential oil (free of other similar essential oils), 100% whole (undiluted, undeterpenated, unrectified…), 100% natural (not denatured with synthetic molecules)
Botanical name:Commiphora myrrha
Part of the plant extracted:Dried oleoresinous gum (“tears”)
Extraction method:Complete steamdistillation
Packaging
5 ml bottle.