Myrrh Extract Powder

Myrrh Extract Powder is produced from the oleo-gum-resin of Commiphora myrrha (T.Nees) Engl., a resin-producing species in the Burseraceae family. Extraction converts the natural resinous exudate into a fine botanical ingredient that is commercially distinct from raw myrrh resin, mechanically ground resin powder, myrrh essential oil, and isolated resin constituents.

Essencefield supplies 4:1, 5:1, and 10:1 ratio extracts, with 10:1 serving as the principal concentrated grade. Carrier-free and carrier-assisted formats, including maltodextrin options, support different powder-processing requirements. Analytical identity can be controlled through TLC or HPLC fingerprinting for projects requiring additional extract characterization.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0462 Categories: Botanical Extracts, Whole Plant & Specialty Extracts Tags: Commiphora myrrha, Dietary Supplements, Furanodienes, Myrrh, Sesquiterpenes

Ingredient Profile & Common Uses

Myrrh is the aromatic oleo-gum-resin obtained from Commiphora myrrha. Commiphora molmol appears in historical botanical and pharmacopoeial literature as a synonym. Extract powder differs from both raw resin and distilled essential oil because the extraction process produces a concentrated dry ingredient containing a broader profile of resin-derived constituents rather than only the volatile fraction.

Ratio-defined extracts provide different concentration levels without representing a percentage assay of one isolated active compound. The extract ratio describes the relationship between the botanical starting material and resulting extract. Where additional analytical definition is needed, chromatographic profiling or selected resin-marker testing can be used alongside botanical identity and ratio control.

The finished powder has a characteristic resinous, balsamic aroma with a slightly bitter sensory profile. It is dispersible in water rather than inherently fully soluble, and resin-derived material can contribute to turbidity or sedimentation. Particle size, carrier selection, wetting, flavor impact, and blend uniformity are therefore important formulation variables in dry and dispersed product systems.

Application Areas

Capsules & Tablets

The extract is suited to concentrated botanical capsules and tablets where its resinous aroma and bitterness are largely contained within the dosage form. Flowability, bulk density, blend uniformity, and compression behavior should be assessed during scale-up.

Powder Blends & Sachets

Myrrh extract can be incorporated into multi-botanical powders and sachets. Particle size, density, sensory intensity, and inclusion level influence premixing strategy, uniform distribution, and flavor management.

Beverage & Liquid Systems

The powder can be used in systems where dispersion rather than complete dissolution is acceptable. Wetting, turbidity, suspended resin particles, sedimentation, and bitterness should be evaluated during formulation development.

Oral-Care Formulations

The characteristic aromatic resin profile makes myrrh particularly relevant to selected oral-care concepts. Particle size, grit, visible insoluble material, dispersion, and flavor balance are important finished-product considerations.

Selected Cosmetic Formulations

Myrrh extract can also be evaluated in cosmetic systems where a resin-derived botanical ingredient is required. Compatibility, color contribution, aroma, visible residue, and dispersion should be assessed in the finished base.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Myrrh Extract Powder
Botanical Name	Commiphora myrrha (T.Nees) Engl.
Botanical Family	Burseraceae
Botanical Synonym	Commiphora molmol
Plant Material	Oleo-gum-resin
Ingredient Type	Botanical ratio extract
Product Form	Fine extract powder
Available Extract Ratios	4:1 · 5:1 · 10:1
Primary Commercial Grade	10:1
Identification	TLC or HPLC fingerprint
Analytical Control	Resin-marker or chromatographic profile
Extraction System	Ethanol-water
Appearance	Fine beige, tan, amber-brown to brown powder
Aroma & Taste	Resinous · balsamic · aromatic · slightly bitter
Particle Size	Commonly 80 mesh; 60–120 mesh options
Carrier Options	Carrier-free · carrier-assisted · maltodextrin option
Water Behavior	Dispersible; turbidity or resin sediment may occur; not typically fully soluble
Ingredient Grade	Food / dietary supplement ingredient grade
Shelf Life	Typically 24 months

Resin Constituents & Extract Profile

Myrrh has a distinctive chemical profile because its starting material is an oleo-gum-resin rather than a conventional leaf, fruit, or root. Furanosesquiterpenoids are characteristic constituents of the resin, with compounds such as furanodiene, furanodienone, curzerenone, and related structures forming part of its phytochemical profile.

The resin also contains other terpene families and non-volatile components, giving the extract a broader chemical identity than myrrh essential oil alone. A ratio-defined powder should therefore not be interpreted as containing a fixed percentage of one individual terpenoid.

For procurement and analytical evaluation, extract ratio, botanical source, and chromatographic identity should be treated as separate specification concepts. This approach provides a clearer description of the ingredient than assigning a single-compound assay to a chemically complex resin extract.

Technical & Quality Considerations

Quality evaluation should prioritize botanical authentication, declared extract ratio, and chromatographic consistency. TLC or HPLC fingerprinting can help establish the intended resin-derived profile, while selected marker testing can provide additional analytical control. Raw resin, resin powder, essential oil, and botanical extract should remain clearly differentiated during supplier qualification because they represent materially different ingredient formats.

The powder’s resin-derived composition influences both physical and sensory performance. Its beige-to-brown color, balsamic aroma, slight bitterness, and incomplete aqueous solubility can affect finished-product appearance and handling. In dispersed systems, turbidity, suspended material, and sediment formation may be more relevant than simple dissolution. Particle size and carrier choice also influence wetting, powder flow, and distribution.

For dry formulations, R&D should evaluate density differences, premixing, blend uniformity, flowability, and compression behavior. Liquid systems require attention to wetting, sedimentation, and visible resin particles during stability assessment. Oral-care applications should additionally evaluate particle size and grit, while cosmetic systems require compatibility, color, aroma, and residue testing before commercial scale-up.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.