Essential Oil Profile Opoponax
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Botanical Name: Commiphora guidotii or Commiphora holtziana |  |
Traditional Use: Used as a fixative in perfumery. Medicinally is known for its antiseptic and antispasmodic properties.
Properties: Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative
Benefits: Amenorrhea, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, colds, cough, mouth ulcers, wounds. Topically this oil may be used similarly to myrrh in balms, ointments, and liniments.
Blends Well With: Bergamot, cistus, clary sage, coriander, fir, frankincense, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver
Of Interest: Opopanax has been utilized as a term in many novels, from writings by Steven King to James Joyce. Safety Data: Phototoxic
