Myrrh Resin

Myrrh Resin - dried, 1oz With its smoky, earthy scent, Myrrh has a long history as a favorite among all cultures . A native to Ethiopia & Somalia, it's been used for as long ago as 3000 BC by the Egyptians in embalming & as an incense burned during cremations/funerals to perfume & preserve the body of the deceased. Myrrh is natural gum or resin extracted from a number of small, thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora. Additionally, in Biblical times, Myrrh incense (often in combination with Frankincense) was burned in places of worship to help purify the air & prevent the spread of contagious diseases - including those caused by bacteria. One recent study found that burning Myrrh & Frankincense incense reduced airborne bacterial counts by 68%! Research suggests that myrrh can directly kill bacteria & stimulate the immune system to make more white blood cells, which also kills bacteria. Myrrh Resin may be burned as incense for purification, exorcism, protect