Edens Garden Opoponax Essential Oil 100 Pure Therapeutic Grade Digestion and Skin Care 10 ml

At Edens Garden, we are very selective about the essential oils that we carry. We want each oil to add something special to the lives of our community. Opoponax offers a rich and earthy aroma with intoxicating woody nuances that can help us let go of anxiety and find stillness and calm. Sometimes called Sweet myrrh,Ó opoponax has amazing anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties making it highly effective for congestion and digestive problems. It also repels pesky insects when combined with other oils. Native to east Africa, opoponax is commonly used in perfumery, incense and herbal remedies. It shares many of the same properties with myrrh because the plant source is closely related. A tall tropical tree that holds natural oleo gum resin in tubular vessels between the bark and wood trunk, opoponaxÌ gum dries to form dark reddish-brown lumps that produce a sweet and robot-like aroma. The resin is put through a steam distillation method to capture the essential oil. Botanical name: Commiphora erythraea origin: Kenya extraction method: Steam distillation plant part: Resin note: Base family: Burseraceae synonym: Opopanax, scented myrrh, sweet myrrh, bisbol myrrh blends well with: Bergamot, neroli, and other citrus aroma: Sweet, earthy, and musky with subtle woody nuisances consistency: Thick color: Clear Ò pale yellow **euro droppers are not included with 100 ml bottles** safety: Dilute to 0.6% when using topically, unless you have sensitive or damaged skin, then avoid using altogether. Using more than the recommended dilution can cause adverse reactions such as sensitization. Do not use topically with children under age 2 shelf life: 2 years.