Opoponax Essential Oil

Description: Opoponax is compared to Myrrh and is known as sweet Myrrh. Opoponax  oils are steam distilled from the resin from trees. Opoponax Oil is deeply grounding and can help to mellow and balance out the emotions. It is used in spiritual and incense applications. Opoponax provides pain relief and is also used as an antiseptic and anti-parasitic properties. Opoponax oil is used in perfumary, helps fight infection and provide relief for sore muscles. Traditionally, Opoponax was used to treat coughs, mouth sores, and wounds. Various cultures used opoponax gum to ward off negative energy, strengthen the senses, and increase awareness.  Its use as a component in perfumes and incense dates back to Biblical times. Opoponax oil is a cousin to Myrrh essential oil, they belong to the same family, Commiphora. However, Opoponax has a different aroma to Myrrh. The latter is more intense, with a bitter, aromatic edge. Opoponax oil is worth buying, especially if you enjoy wearing perfume. As a fixative, it ensures the scent lasts for longer. Furthermore, this oil offers a natural way to treat various health conditions, some of which we have discussed above. You do not have to rely on over the counter medications that may have adverse side effects in the long run.

Botanical Name: Commiphora erythraea

Plant Part: Resin

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Odor and Appearance: Balsalmic, honey like; light yellow color.

Country of origin: France

Main Constituents: sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, resin acids, and sesquiterpene alcohols.

Common Uses:

1. Perfumery: Opoponax is a valuable base note in perfumes, contributing to their depth and sweetness.
2. Aromatherapy: It is used in aromatherapy for its grounding and calming properties, helping reduce stress and anxiety.
3. Skincare: It can be added to skincare products for its potential skin-rejuvenating and soothing effects.
4. Respiratory Support: Inhalation of opoponax oil vapor may help ease respiratory discomfort and promote easier breathing.
5. Meditation and Relaxation: Opoponax’s warm and resinous scent is sometimes used to enhance meditation practices and promote relaxation.
6. Spiritual and Ritual Uses: It has a history of use in spiritual and ritual practices due to its grounding and centering qualities.

Note: Base note.

Blends well with: Sweet orange, Bergamot, Lemon, Cinnamon, Clove, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lavender, Rose, Geranium, Myrrh, Benzoin.

Contraindications: They precaution against using it topically near the face of children and infants. Opoponax can irritate sensitive skin. Dilute it with a suitable carrier oil before applying it to your skin. If you are prone to skin allergies, perform a patch test on a safe area like your palm’s backside before using it on the rest of your body. Opoponax Essential Oil is phototoxic. It can cause skin sensitization when exposed to the sun or any other source of ultraviolet light rays. Therefore, avoid any sunlight exposure for at least 12 hours after applying it to your skin.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*

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