Myrrh is native to regions in Africa and the Middle East and has been valued and prized since antiquity. Throughout history, Myrrh has been used for perfume, incense, and medicinal purposes.

Myrrh essential oil comes from steam distilling the resin of the small Myrrh tree. The tree has rugged, angled, thorny branches with few leaves. The resin comes from the tree’s sap, which hardens and dries into a glossy, amber-coloured resin that darkens over time. To release the sap from the tree, harvesters make a cut in the wood, which causes it to release the waxy sap or gum. These cuts are controlled to ensure that the trees remain healthy and can thrive for many years.