Perfumery
OLFACTORY DESCRIPTION
Heir to an age-old secret, the myrrh of the Namibian Himba tribes is distinguished by its great richness. The fragrance begins with a sharp and floral note, accompanied by a discreet but essential chlorine effect. Then, the characteristic note of licorice stick becomes resinous, fine and green, at the crossroads between copal and benzoin. As a true base material with an undeniable fixing role, the fragrance, ancient and oriental, gains in amplitude by adorning itself with mineral and woody facets, but also with a distant vanilla sweetness.
IN PERFUME
Notes :
Base
Associations :
To give staying power to an Oriental accord
Binding woody notes Black Oud / Sugi / Vetiver
Creations :
• “Imperial Myrrh” – Armani Privé
• “Silver Wood” – Christian Dior
Olfactotherapy
main emotions
Of a very different composition from the classic Myrrh, Namibian Myrrh Essential Oil is rich in alpha and beta Pinene, monoterpenes which allow to dissolve fears and transmit strength, courage and confidence to face the hazards of life and better perceive who we are.
Courage, Confidence, Strength
indications
• Lack of confidence
• Stress, Fear
• Public speaking
• Communication
Tips for use
• 5 to 10 drops in a diffuser
• a few drops on a ceramic pebble to place in a closet or a living room
• on a wet cloth, let it infuse, inhale deeply several times a day
For more details and to know if an oil is suitable for you and the best use for you, do not hesitate to contact an olfactotherapist.
Aromatherapy
Properties
• Expertorant-Mucolytic +++
• Antibacterial +++
• Antifungal +++
• Anti-inflammatory +++
• Gastroprotective ++
• Anti-viral (herpes) +
• Regenerating ++
Tips for use
Mouthwash – to be added to your usual mouthwash, it prevents gingivitis, aphthosis and stomatitis.
For this purpose :
• 1 drop of essential oil of Myrrh of Namibia
• 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel
• 1 glass of warm water
Mix it, put it in your mouth, gargle and spit it out after a few seconds.
For your safety and that of your loved ones, consider consulting a professional aromatherapist.
In food
FEMA Number : 2766
*The FEMA number is an international food safety number. It is essential to be able to use them in food, without it, you are not allowed to consume them. Le Sourceur rejects any responsibility in case of non respect of these rules. Essential oils are also very concentrated, a single drop is often enough to flavor your cold dishes, when we consider a maximum of 2 to 3 drops on a hot dish. Be careful with their use in cooking, too much of them can be dangerous or even fatal. If in doubt, contact a specialist.
OUR RECIPES
We recommend the essential oil of Namibian Myrrh for a small perfumed touch, go with parsimony at the risk of tasting your dish several times before tasting it.
Do you have any recipe ideas for us ? Make your own tests and send us yours.
Bibliography
On the internet
The Hardis – Meeting Stéphane Piquart
The trek of the essentials
Wikiphyto – Alphapinene
IRDNC
Films
Sur la Piste des senteurs : “Namibia, the Myrrh of the Himbas” – Production : Jangal Films. Trailer of the episode : here
Books
KE-NAKO (il est temps) Draughtsman : JEF – Author : Stéphane Piquart – Editions : Expression Cosmétique 2010
Journal d’un anosmique, « Namibie » by Stéphane Piquart & Albin de La Simone
L’aromathérapie exactement, by Pierre Franchomme and Daniel Pénoël, 2001
Thanks
Kathy Vandevelde for her expertise in olfactotherapy
Adrien Blanc for his expertise in perfume
Aurore Jouan for her expertise in olfactotherapy