Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Origin
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Part of Plant Used in Production
- Resin
- Methods of Production
- CO2 extraction
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Characteristics
- Myrrh oil is pale yellow to pale orange or light-brown to green in color. It's pungent odor is warm and peppery with a sharp-balsamic note.
- Product Features
- Anticatarrhal
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Antimicrobial
- Antiseptic
- Astringent
- Carminative
- Cicatrisant
- Emmenagogue
- Expectorant
- Fungicidal
- Sedative
- Digestive And Pulmonary Stimulant
- Tonic
- Vulnerary
- Product Features
- Anticatarrhal
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Antimicrobial
- Antiseptic
- Astringent
- Carminative
- Cicatrisant
- Emmenagogue
- Expectorant
- Fungicidal
- Sedative
- Digestive And Pulmonary Stimulant
- Tonic
- Vulnerary
- Interesting Facts
- Myrrh was used as an ingredient in many ancient Egyptian facial preparations to cool the skin and reserve the youthful complexion. It's ability to preserve flesh was taken for embalming.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Oral Care Applications
- Uses
- Myrrh is renown for it's spiritual purposes in rituals, healing and meditation
- It can be burned as an incense or in an oil burner or inhaled directly
- It is usually combined with frankincense to enhance emotional and/or spiritual liberty
- Myrrh is also used in floral, forest or moss-like perfumes, mouthwashes and throat medicines
- Other uses include: clearing coughs and colds due to it's expectorant properties, cleansing of toxins, promoting tissue repair, warming and stimulating the stomach, and in assisting prolonged or difficult childbirth
- Uses
- Myrrh is renown for it's spiritual purposes in rituals, healing and meditation
- It can be burned as an incense or in an oil burner or inhaled directly
- It is usually combined with frankincense to enhance emotional and/or spiritual liberty
- Myrrh is also used in floral, forest or moss-like perfumes, mouthwashes and throat medicines
- Other uses include: clearing coughs and colds due to it's expectorant properties, cleansing of toxins, promoting tissue repair, warming and stimulating the stomach, and in assisting prolonged or difficult childbirth
- Blending Information
Blends well with:
- Frankincense
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Sandalwood
- Tea Tree
- Thyme
- Blending Information
Blends well with:
- Frankincense
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Sandalwood
- Tea Tree
- Thyme
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Warm pungent odor and peppery with a sharp-balsamic note
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.025 - 1.075 | g/cm³ | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.517 - 1.537 | - | - |
| Essential Oil Content | 70 - 90 | % | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Volatile Compounds (Curzerene) | min. 10 | % | - |
| Volatile Compounds (Isolindestrene) | min. 20 | % | - |
| Volatile Compounds (Lindestrene) | 12.8 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Safety & Health
- Safety
- Non-irritant, non-sensitizing, may be toxic in high concentrations. A dilution of 8% is recommended. Not to be used during pregnancy as it is a uterine stimulant. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Store in well-filled, tightly sealed containers, in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight
- Storage
Store in well-filled, tightly sealed containers, in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight