![]() Its shrub or tree grows up to 5 m tall and has greenish or brownish peeling bark. It is fairly widespread in Somalia and in adjacent parts of the Ogaden in Ethiopia, and speaking of its export, Somalia is considered the major exporter of scented myrrh at present. And of its use from Ancient Romans, they used it as incense in temples. It is a yellowish-red sweet-smelling resin. Talking further of Commiphora guidottii Chiov., it is also known as scented myrrh. However, the botanical origin of bisabol is Commiphora guidottii (Burseraceae) and not Commiphora erythraea, as generally has been presumed.Opopanax is also known as "perfumed bdellium". ![]() "bissa bol" (Hindi) is scented myrrh, in contrast to "heera bol", bitter myrrh. Opopanax, a major export article from Somalia since ancient times, is also known as bisabol - bissa bol (Hindi) and as hebbakhade - habak hadi (Somali). Opopanax oil and resinoid are used in perfumes with oriental characteristics.African opopanax is the resin of Commiphora kataf. Steam distillation of the resin gives the essential oil, which has a warm, sweet, balsamic odor. glabrescens Engl., a tree growing in Somalia.Ī resinoid is prepared from the resin by solvent extraction. Talking of perfumery in particular, Opoponax qualities from several Commiphora are widely used, especially in oriental fragrances, to impart sweet balsamic notes.Opopanax (also: Opoponax) refers to a number of gum resins with medicinal properties.In perfumery, opopanax refers to the resin obtained from Commiphora erythraea Engl. Opoponax has been a component of incense and perfumes since Biblical times. The color of its resin is brown however, good quality crude botanical resin is dark red. It is a natural oleo-gum-resin like myrrh and frankincense. Opoponax or sweet myrrh is a cousin of the healing Myrrh-Commiphora Myrrha-with a warm-balsamic and sweet, honey-like aroma.
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