Sweet Myrrh (Opoponax) Absolute - 1 ounce

Wild Harvested & Hydrodistilled Opoponax gum resin - Commiphora opoponax - from Somalia. Opoponax, also know as "sweet myrrh" and "bisabol myrrh", has an earthy-sweet, balsam-like, lavender-like fragrance when used as incense.

King Solomon regarded opoponax as one of the "noblest" of all incense gums.

Various cultures used opoponax to guard against negative influences, strengthen the senses, and to increase awareness and intuition.

Family: Burseraceae

Synonyms: sweet myrrh, bisabol myrrh, Commiphora erythrea

Origin: East Africa

Parts Used: oleo gum resin

Aroma Description: spicy-sweet, slightly floral, woody, balsamic, earthy, with hints of animal and root-like notes

Emotional Attributes: cleansing/purifying, strengthening, creativity

Cosmetic Uses: Perfumery, aromatherapy

Culinary Uses: none known

Medicinal Attributes: none known

Element Association: Water

Magical Associations: spirituality, protection, awareness

Astrological Association: Cancer, Scorpio, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, Pisces

Planetary Association: Moon Season: Summer, Winter

Aromatic Note: Base note

Essential Oil: Yes

Mixes Well With: amber, basil, benzoin, calamus, cassia, cinnamon, cloves, dammar, dragon's blood, elemi, frankincense, galangal, galbanum, guggul, iris root, juniper, labdanum, lavender, myrrh, oakmoss, onycha, patchouli, rose, sandarac, spikenard, star anise, storax, tolu balsam, vanilla, etc. Medical Disclaimer: Information on this web site is for entertainment purposes only. This information is NOT intended as medical advice or for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional