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Traditional uses of myrrh include treating skin wounds and infections. Today, scientists are testing these applications.
One test-tube study of human skin cells found that an essential oil blend containing myrrh helped heal wounds.
Another study noted that myrrh and other essential oils applied via baths helped mothers heal skin wounds from vaginal deliveries.
However, multiple oils were used simultaneously in these studies, so the individual effects of myrrh for wound healing are unclear.
Specific studies on myrrh oil are more telling.
A test-tube study on 247 different essential oil combinations found that myrrh oil mixed with sandalwood oil was especially effective at killing microbes that infect skin wounds.
Additionally, in one test-tube study, myrrh oil alone inhibited 43–61% of the growth of five fungi that cause skin conditions, including ringworm and athlete’s foot.
Human research is needed to confirm these benefits. However, if you want to try myrrh for general skin health, many natural ointments and soaps contain it. You can also apply diluted myrrh oil directly on your skin.
Source: Healthline.com
