Myrrh

Myrrh is a plant of many species, with Commiphora Myrrha being the most commonly used in the production of myrrh.

Found abundantly in Kenya, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Oman, the tree has thorns and few leaves, reaching a maximum height of about nine feet. The resin has a sweet, slightly fragrant aroma.

It was originally used to make balms and as a medicinal herb for urinary tract diseases, as well as as an antiseptic and sedative. In ancient Egyptian texts, it was used in embalming, similar to incense. When the trunk is cut open, a resinous sap flows out. Once hardened, it is extracted through steam distillation and alcoholic extraction to produce a fragrant oil with an oriental flavor.

It exudes a sense of radiance and cheerfulness.