DESCRIPTION

Myrrh Oil occurs as a light brown or green liquid having the characteristic odor of the gum. It is the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from myrrh gum obtained from several species of Commiphora (Fam. Burseraceae). It is soluble in most fixed oils, but is only slightly soluble in mineral oil. It is insoluble in glycerin and in propylene glycol. It becomes darker in color and more viscous under the influence of air and light.