Myrrh

Myrrh essential oil is derived from the resin of trees in the Commiphora genus. The following are some of the botanical species of myrrh essential oil and their growing regions:

1. Commiphora myrrha: This is the most well-known species and is native to Somalia, Ethiopia, and other countries in the Horn of Africa.

2. Commiphora molmol: This species is also known as "Somalian myrrh" and is native to Somalia, Yemen, and other countries in the Arabian Peninsula.

3. Commiphora abyssinica: This species is also known as "Abyssinian myrrh" and is native to Ethiopia, Eritrea, and other countries in the Horn of Africa.

4. Commiphora opobalsamum: This species is also known as "Balm of Gilead" and is native to Israel, Jordan, and other countries in the Middle East.

5. Commiphora guidottii: This species is also known as "Guidotti's myrrh" and is native to Kenya and Tanzania.

There are other species of Commiphora that also produce myrrh, but these are the most commonly used for essential oil production.