Support Skin Health and May Help Heal Sores

Myrrh has traditionally been used to heal skin wounds and infections. Scientists are now testing these uses. A test-tube investigation of human skin cells discovered that an essential oil mix containing myrrh aided in wound healing. Another research found that bathing with myrrh and other essential oils helped moms repair skin scars following vaginal births. However, because many oils were used in these experiments at the same time, the individual benefits of myrrh for wound healing are unknown. Specific research on myrrh oil is more revealing. In test-tube research of 247 different essential oil combinations, myrrh oil blended with sandalwood oil was shown to be particularly efficient at destroying microorganisms that infect skin wounds.

Furthermore, in one test-tube investigation, myrrh oil alone suppressed the development of five fungi that cause skin disorders such as ringworm and athlete's foot by 43-61%. Human research is required to validate these advantages. Many natural ointments and soaps include myrrh if you wish to try it for general skin health. You may also simply apply diluted myrrh oil to your skin.