Myrrh

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Myrrh Resin

Classification

  • Botanical Name : commiphora myrrha
  • Other Names : Commiphora molmol, Balsamodendron myrrha
  • CAS Number : 8016-37-3
  • Origin : Yemen, Somalia, Eritrea and eastern Ethiopia.

Extraction Method

  • Parts Used : Gum
  • Crop : December to May
  • extracted by steam distillation of the oleoresin-gum (crude myrrh) and yields 3 - 5 %.
  • Physical Description : A clear yellow to amber coloured viscous product.

Olfactory Description

  • Family : Balsamic
  • Perfumery Note: Base / Fixative
  • Dry creamy resinous balsamic liquorice warm resin

Chemical Constituents

Aromatherapy

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