Myrrh oil washed

At a glance

Washed myrrh oil is obtained by solvent‑extraction and washing of Commiphora myrrha resin from the Horn of Africa, yielding a clear, warm, sweet‑balsamic oil with spicy amber nuances, used as a base in oriental blends.

One of several trade forms of Myrrh catalogued here, see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene‑rich resin oil
CAS number
8016-37-3
Profile
earthy, woody, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01