Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)

Botanical name: Commiphora myrrha

Common names: Myrrh

Family: Burseraceae

Parts used: Resin

Myrrh is an aromatic oleo-gum-resin (Oleoresin: a natural blend of essential oil, gum and resin) obtained through cutting incisions into the bark resulting in the exudation of a solid, transparent yellowish gum-resin that crystallises in small clusters for collection.

The name Myrrh can be translated from the Arabic 'mur' as meaning 'bitter'. Since antiquity it has been prized for it therapeutic, perfumery and incense properties.  The aroma of Myrrh can be described as woody, warm, aromatic and pungent, and slightly medicinal.

Traditionally, Myrrh's repertoire of uses spanned from treating ailments like mouth ulcers, wounds, and stomach disorders to combating microbial infections and inflammation.

Myrrh is widely used in the Chinese medical systems due to its ability to break up coagulated blood and promote circulation. It is commonly used in the treatment of fractures, inflammation of the joints, and trauma as well as sores and other skin conditions. It is often used alongside Frankincense due to its fascinating synergistic effects.

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Contraindications:

None known

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrrh