====== Myrrh ======
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latin_names: Commiphora myrrha
folk_names:  Gum Myrrh Tree, Karan, Mirra Balsom Odendron
gender_tags: Feminine
planet_tags: Moon
element_tags: Water
deity_tags: Isis, Adonis, Ra, Marian
effect_tags: Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Spirituality, Meditation
part_tags: essential oil, resin
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===== Ritual Uses =====

Myrrh was burned to Ra at noon in ancient Egypt, and was also fumed in the temples of Isis.
===== Magical Uses =====
Burned as an incense myrrh purifies the area, lifts the vibrations and creates peace. However, it is rarely burned alone; usually in conjunction with frankincense or other resins. Myrrh increases the power of any incense to which it is added.

Myrrh is also included in healing incenses and sachets, and its smoke is used to consecrate, purify, and bless objects such as amulets, talismans, charms, and magical tools. Myrrh also aids meditation and contemplation. It is often added to sachets, usually with frankincense.

===== Aromatherapy =====

Myrrh possesses a richly bitter scent. This exotic substance has been used in magic and religion for at least 4,000 years.

Inhale the fragrance of the essential oil or the crushed resin (more properly, oleo-gum-resin) to awaken your awareness of the spiritual reality behind our everyday existence. This is an excellent tool to use prior to or during religious rituals. The resultant expanded awareness also calms fears and halts questions concerning the future.

Similarly, sniff myrrh prior to meditation to achieve a fitting mood. Or, inhale the richly bitter scent with visualization to speed healing of the physical body.

The essential oil is best for magical aromatherapy, for it releases a stronger aroma than the dried oleo-gum-resin.
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