Apothecary
Myrrh.
Commiphora myrrha
Also known as Gum Myrrh, African Myrrh
The dark sister of frankincense — gift of the Magi, breath of the embalming chambers of Egypt. Myrrh smoke deepens any working into the chthonic and the meditative; it is the resin of the dead and of the soul's most quiet places.
Correspondences
Element
Water
Planet
Moon
Zodiac
Cancer, Scorpio
Chakra
Root, Crown
Parts Used
Resin
Harvest
Year-round (resin)
Origin
Africa
Moon Phases
New
Practice
Magical Properties
Protection, purification, healing, consecration, meditation, Underworld
Pair with frankincense for the ultimate purification and consecration incense. Burn to deepen meditation. Add to healing and protection blends. Use in rituals for the dead and underworld workings.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing. Used for oral health and skin infections.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Isis, Adonis, Marian
History
Folklore & History
One of the Magi's gifts to Christ. Used in ancient Egypt for embalming. In Greek mythology, Myrrha was a woman transformed into the myrrh tree.
Safety
Safety Notes
Avoid in pregnancy. May interact with blood sugar medications and blood thinners.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myrrh used for in witchcraft?
Myrrh is traditionally used in workings for protection, purification, healing, consecration, meditation, underworld. Pair with frankincense for the ultimate purification and consecration incense.
What element is Myrrh associated with?
Myrrh is associated with the Water element and the sign of Cancer, Scorpio, and resonates with the Root, Crown chakras.
What planet rules Myrrh?
Myrrh is ruled by Moon. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Myrrh safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Myrrh. Avoid in pregnancy. May interact with blood sugar medications and blood thinners. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
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