| Scientific Name | Commiphora myrrha |
| Purity | 100% natural essential oil |
| Organic Cert. | Wildcrafted without organic certification |
| Harvest | Harvested by hand from July to November |
| Processing | Gentle steam distillation of the resin |
| Terroir | Semi desert in the North of Kenya |
| Origin | Sourced directly from a farm in tropical Kenya which specialises in wildcrafting and hand harvesting |
| Aroma | Very aromatic, resinous, spicy, slightly sweet, smoky |
| Effects | Grounding, warming, opening, stabilising, strengthening, relaxing |
| Main Components | Curzerene, furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, lindestrene, ß-elemene |
These myrrh trees grow wild in their native savannah in northern Kenya. The extreme conditions of the desert provide the trees with optimal growing conditions so that the aromatic ingredients such as curcerenes, furanoeudesma-1,3-dienes, lindestrenes and beta-elements can be produced in a natural ratio. The ‘yellow tears’ or the valuable resin are collected by hand by experienced employees trained in sustainable collection. The resin is sorted in the local distillery and gently processed into the special essential oil using steam. The long experience, the special production process and the passion of the distillers are visible in the authentic aroma of this myrrh oil.
We source this essential oil from a micro-enterprise in Kenya. Established in 1997, the Kenyan founders have long been involved in researching myrrh and frankincense as well as in the production of essential oils and natural cosmetics derived from African plants. Our producers ensure that their plants and raw materials are handled sustainably and treated with care every step along the way. The resin is harvested by hand from wild trees, without cutting the bark, and transported to a small, local distillery, where it is steam distilled in a stainless steel tank. The fine aromas of the resulting essential oil are a reflection of our producers' passion and expertise. The raw materials are wildcrafted, with some carrying EU organic certifcation.
In ancient times, the myrrh tree was in great demand due to its particularly fragrant resin. It belongs to the balsam tree family (Burseraceae) and is indigenous to the Middle East and eastern Africa, most notably growing in Kenya, Yemen, Ethiopia and Somalia. The small tree can grow up to 3 metres high and thrives in well drained, sandy soils. It is characterised by its distinctive small leaves and thorns, pale red fruit and delicate pink and yellow flowers which bloom before the rainy season. The tree's highly coveted resin emerges spontaneously from the bark or in response to the bark being cut or damaged. It is often used as an incense and as a medicine.
The resinous, smoky aroma helps identify blockages and access inner wisdom to reveal inner peace and confidence.
