The companion of frankincense
Indigo Myrrh is the resin of the myrrh tree from Ethiopia and Somalia. Its scent is warm, balsamic and earthy-spicy, its colour reddish brown to black.
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Warm, balsamic, earthy-spicy
Myrrh smells deeper and earthier than frankincense, with a slightly bitter, spicy note.
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From Ethiopia and Somalia
The resin comes from the thorny myrrh tree (Commiphora) in the dry regions of East Africa. Reddish brown pieces are considered the better quality.
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Assigned to the feminine
In incense tradition myrrh stands for Mother Earth and the feminine, frankincense for the masculine. Together they are regarded as a classic pair.
Gold, frankincense and myrrh: myrrh is one of the oldest incense materials of all. Even in antiquity it was precious and was used, among other things, for embalming.
Its name goes back to a Greek legend: the girl Myrrha was turned into a tree by the gods, and her tears are the bitter resin. Myrrh does indeed taste very bitter.
Indigo uses myrrh in many blends wherever an earthy, feminine note is wanted. Burned on its own it suits times of change in the home, for example after a move or renovation. Indigo fills it in 30 g jars.
📋 How to use
Hold the incense charcoal with tongs over a flame to light it and place it on shell sand in a fireproof vessel. Let it glow for about 15 minutes until it is covered with white ash. Then add one or two small pieces of myrrh with an incense spoon. Enjoy the scent as if smelling a flower, do not inhale it. If it starts to smell burnt, lift the remains off with the spoon and smother them in the sand.
Product name: Natural resin Myrrh for burning (Myrrhe)
Ingredients: myrrh (Commiphora abyssinica, myrrh tree), origin Ethiopia, Somalia
Net quantity: 30 g (0.030 kg) in a hexagonal jar with screw lid
⚠️ Important information: For burning only, not for consumption. Never leave embers unattended and only use in fireproof vessels. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
📦 Storage: Keep the jar tightly closed, dry and away from light.
💬 Frequently asked questions
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What does myrrh smell like?+
Warm and balsamic, earthy-spicy, with a slightly bitter note. Deeper than frankincense.
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Can I combine myrrh with frankincense?+
Yes, frankincense and myrrh have always been a classic pair. Burn them mixed or one after the other.
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How do I recognise good myrrh?+
By its colour: reddish brown pieces are considered better quality than very dark ones.
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When should I burn myrrh?+
On its own after a move, renovation or rearranging, at Christmas or as an earthy note in your own blends.
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