OPOPONAX (Sweet Myrrh) Commiphora erythraea (Kenya)
*CAUTION: P, S
Often used in high-end perfumes as a base note. Said to help control moderate hysteria when inhaled. Excellent in a massage blend for rheumatism, arthritis and circulatory problems.
TIP:Blends well with bergamot, clary sage, coriander, fir needle, frankincense, labdanum, mimosa, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver.
Anticatarrhal, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, balsamic, carminative, cicatrisant, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, pectoral, sedative, stimulant (especially pulmonary), stomachic, tonic, uterine, and vulnerary.