The source Myrrh Resin is the thorny shrubs of Commiphora myrrha trees that grow wildly and naturally in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The tree oozes a pale yellow-white viscous liquid from natural cracks in the bark or from fissures or when cut. The exudate hardens into a reddish-brown mass when air dried, and often contains white patches. Nagaad Resins and Gums produce high quality Myrrh in three grades according to the environment it is grown. Traditionally Myrrh has been used extensively as antiseptic, anti-parasitic, and it has also been reported to treat headache, throat ailments, paralysis, indigestion Myrrh is widely used in religious ceremonies. Commercially Myrrh has become a very important product for essential oils and in this it is highly valued. Myrrh is also used as a component of fragrances and as an astringent in mouthwashes and gargles. It is used as a fragrance in cosmetics and as a flavouring agent in foods. Additional information Country of Origin: Somalia/Kenya/Ethiopia Extraction Process: Naturally Method of Cultivation: Wild and Natural Preservatives: ECOCERT Organic Certified and no Preservatives Part of Plant Used: Plant stem
The resin obtained from the naturally and wildly growing trees of Commiphora guidotti is commonly known as Opoponax (Opopanax). The consumable resin can be naturally collected or in some cases extracted. The Nagaad Resins and Gums Opoponax resin is composed of three grades which are identifiable as grade A, B, C, but in essence the three grades are a result of the different regions that the Commiphora guidotti trees grow. The resin is naturally obtained and traditionally considered to be medicinally active. The main commercial application of Opoponax is in the perfumery and cosmetics sectors. Though people often find the taste acrid and bitter, the highly flammable resin can also be burned as incense to produce a scent somewhat like balsam or lavender. The resin has also been used in the treatment of spasms and, before that, as an emmenagogue in the treatment of asthma, chronic visceral infections, hysteria and hypochondria. The Opoponax resin is ECOCERT Organic Certified and is free from any contamination. The plants all grow naturally and wildly and Nagaad Resins and Gums employs sustainable harvesting and safe transportation techniques. The end products are counter-checked for quality before being released into the market. Additional information Country of origin Somalia/Ethiopia Extraction process Natural harvesting Method of cultivation Wild and Natural / Not Cultivated Part of Plant Used Plant Stem Preservatives None
Kenstar Gums produce high quality Myrrh in three grades according to the environment it is grown. Myrrh has been used extensively as antiseptic, anti-parasitic, and it has also been reported to treat headache, throat ailments, paralysis, indigestion Myrrh is widely used in religious ceremonies. Commercially Myrrh has become a very important product for essential oils and in this it is highly valued. Myrrh is also used as a component of fragrances and as an astringent in mouthwashes and gargles. It is used as a fragrance in cosmetics and as a flavouring agent in foods.
Super grade gum hagar myrrh Total foreign matters: less than 3% Color: fancy yellow and brown
Highest grade gum myrrh, myrrha, kenya hagar with minium barks Total foreign matters: less than 10% Total ash: less than 5% Acid insoluble ash: less than 3% Essential oil: more than 7% Size: 2mm-15mm