It's no surprise this Essential Oil - has been in use for thousands of years. Myrrh's woody, clean scent reminds us of a peaceful walk through a pine forest or a visit to a place of worship. Its grounding and warming aroma evokes a sense of peace, tranquility and support to those who tend to worry or feel stuck. Antifungal, antiseptic and antibacterial, Myrrh is a wonderful addition to your self-care kit for coughs, colds, wounds, digestive issues and ulcers. Once valued by Egyptian women, Myrrh can be used in skin care products for dry, cracked skin, as well as eczema and athletes foot. This powerful resin is a uterine stimulant and mildly analgesic, so it is used for painful periods; it quickens the onset of menses.