Ajowan Organic Essential Oil, 10ml

Botanical name : Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague

Botanical family : Apiaceae

Part of the plant used : Seeds,

Geographic origin : India,

Chemotype : Camphene, Carvacrol, Gamma-terpinene, Paracymene, Thymol

Method of production : Steam distillation process

One to two drops to flavor culinary preparations.
As an herbal tea: 1 to 2 drops in honey, diluted in a warm infusion.

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Keep out of reach of children. Do not use undiluted or diluted in water. Do not use without medical advice in children under 7 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with seizures or epilepsy, the elderly, or people allergic or sensitive to essential oils.

-10 ml blue glass bottle with dropper.
- Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place.

Myrrh comes from trees of the Commiphora genus, native to the dry lands of northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Long before written medicine, people noticed something remarkable: when the bark was cut, the tree “bled” a fragrant resin that hardened into golden-brown tears. These resin drops were precious, portable, and potent - perfect for trade in a world without refrigeration or chemistry labs.

In ancient Egypt, Myrrh was indispensable. It was used in sacred incense, perfumes, ointments, and embalming practices. Egyptian texts describe it as a purifier and preserver, and jars of myrrh resin have been found in tombs, placed there to accompany the dead into the afterlife. It wasn’t just symbolic - it helped slow decay and mask odour, a very practical magic.

Across Mesopotamia and the Levant, Myrrh became a cornerstone of temple rituals. When burned, its smoke was believed to carry prayers upward, creating a bridge between the human and divine. This is why Myrrh, alongside Frankincense, became synonymous with sacred spaces, contemplation, and solemn rites.

In Greek and Roman medicine, physicians such as Hippocrates and Dioscorides recorded Myrrh for wounds, mouth care, skin conditions, and infections. Roman soldiers carried it for battlefield injuries, while healers used it for gums, ulcers, and slow-healing tissue. Its bitter, resinous nature made it a classic substance for “closing and restoring” damaged flesh.

Myrrh also moved along the Incense Route, one of the ancient world’s most valuable trade networks. Caravans transported it from Somalia, Ethiopia, and southern Arabia to Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, and China. At times, Myrrh was worth its weight in gold.

In biblical tradition, Myrrh is famously one of the three gifts offered at the birth of Jesus, often interpreted as a symbol of mortality, sacrifice, and the sacredness of the human body. This association cemented its role as a resin linked to both birth and death - beginnings and endings.

Across centuries and cultures, one theme stays constant: Myrrh is a resin of preservation, protection, and deep repair. Unlike bright, uplifting botanicals, it was never about speed or stimulation. Myrrh works slowly, grounding, sealing, and restoring - which is exactly why it has remained relevant from ancient temples to modern natural skincare.

10 ml