Myrrh is a very selected resin used for burning, and if you have wondered where to buy myrrh resin in Malaysia, you have landed on the right place for this.
While it is not easy to source Myrrh in Malaysia, we at Green Daun new age shop sells them by the grams, and we only sell the highest and best grade, which is myrrh from Yemen, otherwise known as Yemeni Sacred Myrrh.
Where to buy Myrrh Resin in Malaysia
Before we share with you where you can buy myrrh in Malaysia, let us explain a little about the history of myrrh.
As you may have heard about myrrh, it is not a herb, but more of a resin, and similar to the frankincense resin, which has a history dating back thousands of years ago.
Even in Biblical times, myrrh was one of the items that the three wise men brought when visiting the newborn baby Jesus. The other two are frankincense and gold, so myrrh has been around for a very long time for Christians.
Therefore, if you have been looking to get the myrrh resin, look no further as we sell them in our new age craft shop here in Petaling Jaya.
Where does Myrrh Come From?
Myrrh is known as Commiphora Myrrha and comes from various countries in the Middle East region, namely from the borders of Oman and Yemen, and in Arabic, it is called ‘Murr‘.
It is also found in northern Africa, namely in the north of Somalia, and the island of Socotra, under Yemen, and in some parts of western Oman, close to the Yemeni border.
Sacred Myrrh is actually a gum-like resin that is extracted from the Commiphora tree that grows in Yemen. The process of extracting the myrrh is similar to how raw frankincense resin is extracted.
This quality is also called Yemeni Sacred Myrrh, which is known as the best quality or grade of myrrh in the world.
What is Myrrh used for?
There are many uses for myrrh, and when you look back in history, it has been used mainly as a perfume, incense, and medicine in the middle east.
However, in today’s lifestyle, myrrh is commonly used for several purposes, and they are listed below;
Cleansing and Purifying – As a beginner, we recommend just burning the myrrh resin for cleansing or purifying your room, home, office or any closed space. This is one of the most common uses for myrrh resin.
Calming – It is also said that when you are stressed, worked op or need to calm your nerves, burning the myrrh resin will help relax the atmosphere and people around.
Sleeping Issues – Putting some raw myrrh resin in a little pouch and under your pillow tends to give the person a peaceful and restful night of sleep.
Magic and Occult – Wiccans are also known to use myrrh in their rituals, magic or spell casting. The resin is also used to break hexes, curses and used for protection against magical attacks.
For the Smell – Some people love the unique smell of myrrh when it is burning, and it gives a very distinctive rustic or unique mood and smell to the environment.
If you know alternate methods of consuming it, then you can do so. If it is your first time attempting to consume myrrh, please seek advice before doing so.
As for the taste, Myrrh resin has a bitter, aromatic taste and cooling in action. It is said to invigorate the blood and reduces pain and swelling caused by blood stasis.
Detailed Use Of Myrrh
And modern research has benefited many people who suffer from various issues. Nowadays, alternative healing has been much more accepted by people, and below are some of the benefits of myrrh;
- Help alleviate indigestion
- Reduce ulcers
- Help fight colds and coughs
- Eliminate asthma
- Eradicate lung congestion
- Reduce arthritis pains
- Help control and even remove cancer-related conditions
For any internal consumption, please seek professional advice on this.
How Much Is Myrrh Sold?
At our shop, we sell the sacred myrrh resin in grams, and they are priced at RM45 per jar, and the minimum purchase is 20 grams.
The resin comes in large chunks and can be broken with your fingers, or you can use a pair of scissors to cut it into smaller pieces for your usage.
Where is our shop?
The Green Daun new age craft shop is located in Damansara Perdana and Petaling Jaya. It would be best to use Waze and key in ‘Green Daun Craft Shop’ to find us there.
Alternatively, you can always Whatsapp us, and we can drop a map location for you. Or you can call us to get directions to our place.
A prominent landmark would be IKEA PJ or The Curve Shopping Center, and we are five minutes drive from there.
Conclusion
I hope this article has shed some light on where to buy myrrh in Malaysia, as it is not an easy item to find. And more often, the quality of myrrh varies from different places.
From our general knowledge, very few places sell raw myrrh resin, and Green Daun is one of the few where you can buy these resins.