May Be a Powerful Antioxidant

Myrrh might be a potent antioxidant or a molecule that fights oxidative damage. Free radical oxidative damage leads to aging and various illnesses. In a test-tube investigation, myrrh oil outperformed vitamin E, a potent antioxidant, in combating free radicals.

Furthermore, in an animal investigation, myrrh oil protected the liver against lead-induced oxidative damage in direct proportion to the amount of myrrh given prior to lead exposure. It is unknown if inhaling myrrh oil or applying it topically — two safe applications of myrrh oil for humans — helps protect your body from oxidative damage.