Opopanax (Sweet Myrrh) Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Commiphora guidotii or Commiphora holtziana
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled (usually 2-3 times)
Parts Used: Resin
Note Classification: Base
Aroma: Sweet-balsamic, spicy, warm, animal-like
Largest Producing Countries: Kenya
Traditional Use: Used as a fixative in perfumery. Medicinally is known for its antiseptic and antispasmodic properties.
Properties: Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative
Benefits: Colds, cough, mouth ulcers, wounds. Topically this oil may be used similarly to myrrh in balms, ointments, and liniments.
Blends Well With: Bergamot, cistus, clary sage, coriander, fir, frankincense, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver
Of Interest: Opopanax has been utilized as a term in many novels, from writings by Steven King to James Joyce.
Safety Data: Phototoxic
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As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).