12/30/2025
A favorite of mine! Myrrh IS Boswellia, which heals and brings down inflammation, kills bacteria and more!
✨ MYRRH: The Healing Gift of the Wise Men ✨
When the Three Wise Men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, they weren’t random offerings. Myrrh was one of the most prized medicinal substances of the ancient world—and for good reason.
🌿 Health Benefits of Myrrh 🌿
🦷 Oral & Gum Health
Myrrh has powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used for mouth sores, gum disease, and tooth pain—many natural toothpastes still include it today.
🩹 Wound Healing
Used topically for centuries to help cleanse wounds, speed healing, and prevent infection. The ancients used myrrh on cuts, ulcers, and skin infections.
🔥 Anti-Inflammatory & Pain Relief
Myrrh helps calm inflammation and has been used for arthritis, joint pain, and muscle aches.
🦠 Antimicrobial & Immune Support
Known to help fight bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Historically used during times of illness to support the immune system.
🧘 Respiratory & Digestive Support
Used traditionally to help with coughs, bronchial congestion, indigestion, and sluggish digestion.
🕯️ Emotional & Spiritual Grounding
Myrrh has long been burned as incense for meditation, prayer, and grief support. It’s grounding, calming, and deeply centering—perfect for the reflective energy of winter.
🌟 A Sacred Medicine
In ancient cultures, myrrh symbolized healing, protection, and mortality—a reminder that this resin was valued not just spiritually, but medicinally.
This Christmas season, remember:
✨ Myrrh wasn’t just a gift—it was medicine. ✨
Let me know what you guys think! Why do you think the Magi brought Jesus Myrrh?