Frankincense and Myrrh Diffuser Blend

Shown here are frankincense tears (light color) and myrrh resin (dark) in a bowl hand carved from juniper.

This Frankincense and Myrrh blend has a warm, rich, resinous aroma. The below directions are intended to create blend for use in the diffuser, but it is also lovely to use with potpourri. It is also a wonderful blend to use for the Scented Greeting Card & Tissue Paper recipe. Frankincense and Myrrh oils can be a bit heavy on their own (especially the Myrrh), so Cedarwood and Orange are included to help sweeten and round out the aroma a bit.

Ingredients

5 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
5 drops Myrrh Essential Oil
5 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil (optional - to lighten the aroma a bit)
5-10 drops Orange Essential Oil (optional - to add a sweet, fruity aroma to the blend)

Directions

Add your oils to a 2 ml dark colored glass bottle and mix well by rolling the bottle in between your hands. If you would like to make a larger quantity, multiply the recipe above and add to a larger bottle.

To Use

Add the appropriate number of drops from your created blend to your diffuser by following the manufacturer’s instructions. This recipe is not intended for topical use.

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