Myrrh is a reddish-brown dried sap from a thorny tree �¢?? Commiphora myrrha, also known as C. molmol �¢?? that is native to northeastern Africa and southwest Asia ( 1 , 2). A steam distillation process is used to extract myrrh essential oil, which is amber to brown in color and has an earthy scent (3).
Yarrow essential oil is the popularly used essential oil that is extracted from Achillea millefolium using the process of steam distillation from its dried herbs. It belongs to Compositea family. This oil is also known as nosebleed, thousand leaf, milfoil, and common yarrow. The aroma of yara yara oil is spicy yet sweet. Basically, it is a perennial herb that is capable of growing up to the height of 3 feet (1 meter), which has flowers of pink-white color and feathery leaves like fern. Because of its feathery appearance it got its name milfoil. In Scotland, it was used as a charm as it was thought to possess magical powers that could prevent one from evil. From the ancient times itself, this oil has been used for its healing attributes and is even used as an addition to the Swedish beers.
Yarrow Essential Oil is dark blue in color and is similar in hue to that of German Chamomile Essential Oil and Blue Tansy Essential Oil due to its chamazulene content. Chamazulene is a sesquiterpene that exhibits anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It is sometimes known as Blue Yarrow Essential Oil