Myrrhaven
Discover the Ancient Wonders of Myrrh
Myrrhaven is a premier provider of high-quality myrrh products, offering a wide range of uses from perfume and incense to traditional medicine. Myrrh, like the renowned Frankincense, has been used for centuries and is deeply rooted in our shared human history. Explore the ancient and versatile properties of this remarkable natural resource at Myrrhaven.
Discover Myrrh
History
Along with Frankincense, Myrrh is probably one of the most well-known natural resins in the world. Famous for its use since biblical times as a medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been at times, worth its weight in gold. Literally.
What is Myrrh?
Myrrh is a yellow, fragrant, sap-like resin that comes out of cuts in the bark of certain Commiphora trees, including the Commiphora myrrham tree.
The Name Myrrha
The name Myrrh is rooted in The Aramaic word for bitter. Mar, Mor. It lives up to its name with a wonderfully rich, sweet, stimulating bitterness. Some associate this with the names Mary, Miriam, and Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, the froth of the sea? (Sometimes associated with the Goddess Astarte, Ashtoreth).
Medicinal
Myrrh is believed to be a natural anti-inflammatory and often features in home remedies for pain and infection in the mouth. It’s no surprise that myrrh often appears in natural mouthwashes and toothpastes, and it’s the essential oil to add to a homemade gargling solution if you have a sore throat, mouth ulcer or toothache.
Antibacterial
Myrrh is thought to have antibacterial properties, so it can help to fight infection and kill bacteria when applied topically. It’s often mixed with a carrier oil and applied to cuts and grazes to help promote healing and keep the area clean.
Sustainable Sourcing
Our Myrrh is sourced from the semi-nomadic pastoralists who tend their herds in the Somali region of Ethiopia which till recently was named the "Ogaden" after one of the larger tribes in the area. We work with traditional families of nomads who practice sustainable harvesting.